Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary Services

The closing date is 12 February 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Support Worker to join our Dispensary Team at Arrowe Park Hospital.

We are a busy department and are looking for someone who is proactive and highly motivated, that shares our vision and is looking for a new challenge.

Applicants will be enthusiastic, organised and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate should display positivity and flexibility. Full training will be provided.

Applicants are encouraged to come and look around our Department before applying.

Applicants must have a Level 2 - BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or equivalent Pharmacy Qualification.

For an informal chat, to arrange a visit or for further information please contact Sarah Winstanley (Team Leader - Dispensary Services) on 0151 482 7963.

Main duties of the job

Working under appropriate supervision you will participate in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

You will provide accurately dispensed medicines for inpatients, outpatients and discharge prescriptions from the main dispensary and satellite dispensaries at ward level.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-26-047

Job locations

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary Services position available at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary Services position available at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
NVQ 2 (Pharmaceutical Services)
Proven work/study record for at least one year in the last 3 years
Working in a pharmacy, healthcare environment reception or in a role where accurate stock control is paramount

Desirable

Dispensing Experience
Working with pharmaceuticals/medical terminology

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent written communication skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Enthusiasm for the role

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
NVQ 2 (Pharmaceutical Services)
Proven work/study record for at least one year in the last 3 years
Working in a pharmacy, healthcare environment reception or in a role where accurate stock control is paramount

Desirable

Dispensing Experience
Working with pharmaceuticals/medical terminology

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent written communication skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Enthusiasm for the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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