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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Ward Based Support Worker

The closing date is 12 March 2026

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Job summary

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

Ward Based Pharmacy Support Worker

Band 2/3

Monday - Friday

(Evening/Weekend & Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis)

Do you thrive in a fast paced Pharmacy environment?Are you passionate about making sure patients receive safe, timely, high quality care?If so, we want you to join our pharmacy team.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Support Worker who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to play a key role in improving patient journeys throughout their hospital stay.

Main duties of the job

Every day is different, but you will:o Review prescriptions and provide timely medication supplies to inpatients.o Prioritise urgent discharge prescriptions to help patients get home safely and efficiently.o Support medicines optimisation by making the best use of patients' own medicines.o Recognise and safely handle controlled drugs brought in by patients.o Check patients own medication, ensuring they are stored, labelled, and used correctly.o Use a range of electronic systems confidently to keep records accurate and up to date.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-CS24-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is: Organised, proactive, and able to work well under pressure. Confident using digital systems and completing accurate documentation. An excellent communicator and a supportive team player. Committed to delivering safe, high quality, patient focused care. Previous experience is not essential in this role

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential for this role, candidates without this qualification will be appointed at Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 on completion of the qualification. Previous experience in dispensing is not necessary as full training will be given.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is: Organised, proactive, and able to work well under pressure. Confident using digital systems and completing accurate documentation. An excellent communicator and a supportive team player. Committed to delivering safe, high quality, patient focused care. Previous experience is not essential in this role

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential for this role, candidates without this qualification will be appointed at Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 on completion of the qualification. Previous experience in dispensing is not necessary as full training will be given.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Good general education

Desirable

  • GCSE Maths & English
  • NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services(attainable when in post)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Regular use of IT systems
  • Customer service skills
  • Working in a busy environment
  • Working in a team

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience
  • Dealing with patients in a hospital environment

SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Attention to detail
  • Able to use initiative
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to prioritise essential/non essential tasks
  • Flexible in approach to daily tasks & adaptable to changing circumstances and workload
  • Good time management & punctual

Desirable

  • Be able to follow accepted methods of good practice and procedures
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Professional attitude
  • Desire to develop further within the department
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Good general education

Desirable

  • GCSE Maths & English
  • NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services(attainable when in post)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Regular use of IT systems
  • Customer service skills
  • Working in a busy environment
  • Working in a team

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience
  • Dealing with patients in a hospital environment

SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Attention to detail
  • Able to use initiative
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to prioritise essential/non essential tasks
  • Flexible in approach to daily tasks & adaptable to changing circumstances and workload
  • Good time management & punctual

Desirable

  • Be able to follow accepted methods of good practice and procedures
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Professional attitude
  • Desire to develop further within the department

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Louise Sadler

louise.sadler2@nhs.net

01253953780

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-CS24-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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