Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Pharmacy Support Worker, to join our pharmacy team at Pilgrim Hospital Boston. The Pharmacy Department at Pilgrim Hospital provides ward-based and dispensary services to a range of general and specialist areas including Admissions Unit, General Medical and Surgical, Haematology and Oncology, and Critical Care wards. We have a fantastic integrated team of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, with a supportive and dedicated Pharmacy Education and Training team. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and hardworking individual. Duties will include working as the dispensary receptionist, topping up wards, clinics and departments, issuing medication to wards, clinics and departments, assessing stock for return and re-use, end of month filing, stock checks, stock rotation, and emergency drug cupboard stock control. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is able to work equally well as an individual or a member of the team. It will be essential for you to have the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy, or be willing to study towards it. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-PR-1115-24-B Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Special requirements Essential Ability to work on own and show initiative and as part of a team Ability to cope with pressure Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the pharmacy service Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Ability to work accurately Good communication skills Ability to work to defined SOPs Ability to prioritise work to deadlines Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Knowledge of drug names Prevoius Experience Essential Understanding moving and handling (12kg) Data input using a keyboard Customer Service experience Desirable Relevant work experience in a customer orientated supply role Experience working in a medicines supply business Experience picking large orders Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical sciences or willingness to study 3 GCSEs C or above (inc English, Maths and a Science) Person Specification Special requirements Essential Ability to work on own and show initiative and as part of a team Ability to cope with pressure Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the pharmacy service Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Ability to work accurately Good communication skills Ability to work to defined SOPs Ability to prioritise work to deadlines Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Knowledge of drug names Prevoius Experience Essential Understanding moving and handling (12kg) Data input using a keyboard Customer Service experience Desirable Relevant work experience in a customer orientated supply role Experience working in a medicines supply business Experience picking large orders Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical sciences or willingness to study 3 GCSEs C or above (inc English, Maths and a Science) 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. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)