Ward Based and Distribution Pharmacy Support Worker

Ward based and Distribution Pharmacy Support Worker: Permanent (37.5 hours)

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join our busy, forward thinking pharmacy department.

The correct candidate will be based with the ward based and distribution team within the inpatient pharmacy.

The post holder should have good attention to detail, able to work independently and also as part of a busy team. They must have good communication skills as this role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and patients.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker/Skilled visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

Main duties of the job

Ward top ups including, correctrotation and expiry date checking of stock medication, safe handling and storage compliance, temperature monitoring, maintaining pharmacy specific databases.

Distributing medications to internal and external customers, ordering patient specific medications through electronic systems and assembling orders for distribution across the trust.

Assessing stock holding levels and cost saving duties.

Receiving medication from suppliers.

Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues.

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

Depending on experience

Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-ACS3PHAR-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 Pharmacy services or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge of technical procedures at NVQ level 2 pharmacy services
• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing procedures
• Awareness of COSHH

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates flexible approach to 7 day working week including Saturday, Sundays, Evenings and Bank Holidays
• Neat & tidy appearance
• Adhere to comply with Trust 'No Smoking' policy
• Physical effort - strength to move heavy boxes.
• Good Timekeeping

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Flexible working approach
• Good time keeping

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy services or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge of technical procedures at NVQ level 2 pharmacy services
• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing procedures
• Awareness of COSHH

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates flexible approach to 7 day working week including Saturday, Sundays, Evenings and Bank Holidays
• Neat & tidy appearance
• Adhere to comply with Trust 'No Smoking' policy
• Physical effort - strength to move heavy boxes.
• Good Timekeeping

Skills and abilities

Essential

• 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 Pharmacy services or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge of technical procedures at NVQ level 2 pharmacy services
• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing procedures
• Awareness of COSHH

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates flexible approach to 7 day working week including Saturday, Sundays, Evenings and Bank Holidays
• Neat & tidy appearance
• Adhere to comply with Trust 'No Smoking' policy
• Physical effort - strength to move heavy boxes.
• Good Timekeeping

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Flexible working approach
• Good time keeping