Job summary Pharmacy Support worker - Procurement and Distribution FULL TIME POST - 37.5 HOURS A WEEK This friendly and innovative pharmacy is always developing and expanding. We require a dependable, hardworking and efficient motivated person to assist the pharmacy distribution team for assembly and distribution of medicines throughout the hospital. The role involves receipt, homecare and invoice processing so computer literacy is required. Training will be given in specialist areas There is an opportunity to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services. You must possess good communication skills, and be flexible, committed and be a good team player. Main duties of the job To carry out routine dispensing and drug distribution duties in the Pharmacy in accordance with pharmacy procedures for the safe and secure handling of medicines. There is a requirement to concentrate/work accurately using the EMIS pharmacy computer system and assist with ensuring effective stock control in the Pharmacy and on the Wards/depts. The post holder will plan own tasks with nearby supervision in the Pharmacy or on the wards. The post holder will be required to undertake on the job training to develop the necessary competence, skills and knowledge to fulfil the job requirements. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 362-A-24-6669234-A Job locations Stepping Hill Poplar Grove stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities Receipt of goods Picking and checking orders .Correct inputting of orders into the stock control system. Packing orders for delivery Movement of stock Working with automated dispensing Accuracy and attention to detail Teamwork The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13. Job description Job responsibilities Receipt of goods Picking and checking orders .Correct inputting of orders into the stock control system. Packing orders for delivery Movement of stock Working with automated dispensing Accuracy and attention to detail Teamwork The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13. Person Specification Basic Maths and English Essential Good written English and ability to process invoices knowledge of procedures Essential able to follow simple procedure correctly basic IT skills Essential able to use simple IT applications Team work Essential able to work in a team Person Specification Basic Maths and English Essential Good written English and ability to process invoices knowledge of procedures Essential able to follow simple procedure correctly basic IT skills Essential able to use simple IT applications Team work Essential able to work in a team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Poplar Grove stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)