Pharmacy Support Worker / Apprentice Pharmacy Support Worker

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Stores, Distribution & Procurement Accurately input, assemble and issue stock medication for patients from agreed stock lists and worksheets using the pharmacy computer system and other recording systems as per procedures. Ensure all routine pharmacy items and orders received are processed in accordance with procedures and health and safety. Pack all medication accurately and securely for distribution to ensure correct and timely delivery. Issue prescriptions at the dispensary hatch as per procedure. Accurately receive routine deliveries, check for falsified medicines and input the details into the EMIS computer system. Participate in stock control processes including problem solving. Procure pharmaceuticals and sundries from approved suppliers. Input data into the homecare system for patient specific ordering (PSO) System, Dispensary Accurately dispense, assemble and issue medication including extemporaneous products from an allocated workload. Record patient information accurately following procedures. Ensuring Clozapine outpatient cards are put away for the current week and the next weeks cards are prepared for dispensing for collection by a patient or distribution to a POCHI clinic/designated delivery point. Input routine information onto the CPMS system. Support the bagging up of Clozapine prescriptions for distribution or collection.

This post holder will work within the pharmacy operational team supplying medicines to wards and teams within Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, they will be supported by a registered pharmacy technician to study towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services if not already achieved. If achieved or when achieved, we have a fully supported progression plan in place from Band 2 to Band 3 Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level. There will be the opportunity to continually learn new skills and build on personal development skills. Applicants should be aware they must be able to demonstrate they meet the eligibility criteria. (Annex - A) before applying. Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026 Evidence of qualifications will be requested as part of a pre-screening process prior to interview, must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years by the start date of the apprenticeship and have the relevant right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities