Support Worker Higher Level-Pharmacy-BANK
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Assistants to join a dynamic bank team. The role involves working flexible shifts, primarily Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 17:30. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team, and committed to self-development. This position focuses on specific activities within pharmacy stores, dispensary, and ward-based medicines management.
Essential criteria
- 2 G.C.S.E.'s including Maths & English language grade C/4 or above, C.S.E 1 or an equivalent qualification (such as functional skills level 2)
Desirable criteria
- ny relevant pharmacy dispensing qualification / completed within 1 year of post probationary period.
- Self-motivation
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Ability to stand/be on feet for long periods of time
- Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
- Able to deal with distressed or aggressive people on the phone/ face to face
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells
- Knowledge and experience
- Able to work to procedures
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Worked in another hospital or retail Pharmacy
- Able to offer advice on the safe storage of drugs
- Understanding of their part in the hospital team
- Evidence of: Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with other team members
- Able to communicate with all other members of the team
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- IT skills (for Pharmacy computer)
- Able to communicate with other healthcare professionals
- Education
- 2 G.C.S.E.'s including Maths & English language grade C/4 or above, C.S.E 1 or an equivalent qualification (such as functional skills level 2)
- ny relevant pharmacy dispensing qualification / completed within 1 year of post probationary period.
- Self-motivation
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to concentrate for long periods
- Ability to stand/be on feet for long periods of time
- Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
- Able to deal with distressed or aggressive people on the phone/ face to face
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells
- Knowledge and experience
- Able to work to procedures
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Worked in another hospital or retail Pharmacy
- Able to offer advice on the safe storage of drugs
- Understanding of their part in the hospital team
- Evidence of: Interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with other team members
- Able to communicate with all other members of the team
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- IT skills (for Pharmacy computer)
- Able to communicate with other healthcare professionals
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Support Worker Higher Level-Pharmacy-BANK
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Senior Pharmacy Assistants to join our dynamic team working flexible bank shifts. The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team. A flexible and adaptable approach to work and a commitment to self development are essential
Please note, this is a bank position and Shifts are available Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:30 and 17:30.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for specific activities in pharmacy stores, dispensary and ward-based medicines management.
To dispense medicines to inpatients, outpatients and day cases, provide technical support to ward based clinical pharmacy technicians and provide medicines topping up services to wards.
To ensure a patient centric approach to all activities undertaken by the pharmacy department.
To ensure the quality assurance agenda is embedded into all aspects of work undertaken by all staff both in the Pharmacy and at ward level.
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