Distribution and Ward Based Pharmacy Support Worker

Join a friendly, forward thinking and reliable distribution and ward based team at the inpatient pharmacy.

The post holder should be accurate, able to work independently or as part of a team. Be approachable and able to solve queries from internal and external customers.

Be able to communicate with a multidisciplinary team and colleagues and be able to follow local and national guidelines effectively.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

Main duties of the job

Receive and distribute medications accurately, following local and national procedures using pharmacy specific software.

Stock control and medication expiry date checking, including identifying cost savings.

Answer stock queries from internal and external customers, maintaining confidentiality.

Complete ward stock top ups accurately.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-ACS2PHAR-10-26-A

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS hospital environment
• Experience of ward based pharmacy work

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates a flexible working approach
• Good time keeping

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS hospital environment
• Experience of ward based pharmacy work

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates a flexible working approach
• Good time keeping

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Education and Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS hospital environment
• Experience of ward based pharmacy work

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates a flexible working approach
• Good time keeping