Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Job summary

Please note, you must have ongoing right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this post.We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard working and patient-focused PharmacySupport Worker to join our pharmacy team at The Harbour. The Harbour is a Mental HealthHospital with 10 wards including Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Acute Admissions,Dementia and Advanced Care Wards.Applicants must hold a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualificationrecognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council in Pharmacy.You will work as part of our clinical inpatient team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techniciansand Pharmacy Support Workers deliver excellent patient care and ensure safe and effectivemedicines management processes within the service.You should be self -motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

As a purely clinical service there is no pharmacy-based dispensary commitment, bankholiday or weekend working. We can also offer flexible working hours and are committed toimproving working lives.The Pharmacy Service within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust is a well establishedteam with a wealth of expertise in both Mental Health and Community servicesand continues to provide high quality clinical input into all aspects of the health provisiondelivered by the organisation. We are a supportive team committed to the education anddevelopment of our expanding service.We want to recruit people to the service who share our values and are confident in theirability to contribute to the demonstrated effectiveness and acceptability of our service.Staff at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust work to improve lives with aculture based on four core values:We are kindWe are a teamWe are respectfulWe are always learningCandidates seeking part-time hours are welcome to apply. We may be able toaccommodate part-time working where a suitable job-share arrangement can beformed with another candidate. Please state your preferred working arrangement inthe supporting information of the application.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2835-CC-A

Job locations

The Harbour Inpatient Unit

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services, or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Medication legislation
  • Stock control, storage and management of medication

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise own workload
  • Calm, objective and able to work accurately under pressure

Personal

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to travel to Trustwide locations
  • Communicate effectively with service users and carers
  • Recognises personal limitations and seeks advice when necessary
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services, or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Medication legislation
  • Stock control, storage and management of medication

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise own workload
  • Calm, objective and able to work accurately under pressure

Personal

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to travel to Trustwide locations
  • Communicate effectively with service users and carers
  • Recognises personal limitations and seeks advice when necessary

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour Inpatient Unit

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour Inpatient Unit

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Natalie Auld

Natalie.Auld@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2835-CC-A

Job locations

The Harbour Inpatient Unit

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


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