Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level within the Medicines Optimisation team at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Teaching Trust. You will work closely with the clinical pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient medication delivery to patients on wards. The position involves supporting patients directly, ordering medication, dispensing for discharge, and collaborating with ward staff. You will also contribute to staff development by supporting training.
Essential criteria
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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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The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the Medicines Optimisation team at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Teaching Trust as a Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level. In this role, you will work closely with our ward-based, clinical pharmacy team to help ensure patients receive their medications safely, efficiently and on time. You will be joining a progressive, forward-thinking Pharmacy department where innovation and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. Were a friendly and supportive team, committed to helping you settle into the role and develop your skills for the future.
We are looking for someone who has either successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or is willing to work to gain this qualification within 15 months of employment. Ideally you will have experience in a pharmacy setting, either in community or hospital. We would like you to have a positive, proactive attitude and genuine passion for patient care, a strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage a busy workload whilst working both independently and as part of a team. You will also need to be confident and have clear communication skills.
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