Pharmacy Support Officer (Distribution and Stores)
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Pharmacy Support Officer (Distribution and Stores)
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, adaptable and conscientious Pharmacy Support Officer to join our team on a full time basis.
The successful applicant will have ideally have previous experience of community/hospital pharmacy, however this may be an ideal first job opportunity as full training in all areas will be given to successful candidates. Your duties will be rotational between the departments Stores and Distribution areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to possess or study towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?
- Patient focused service
- Supportive and friendly team
- Opportunities for personal development
- A department open to new ways of working
What can SaTH offer you?
- To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
- A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
- A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
- Access to our Leadership Academy
Our vision is simple
To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out routine, technical duties in the Stores and Distribution areas as required.
- To assist with filing and updating records (including computer data).
- To provide a responsive drug delivery service as required by the trust.
- Assembling, checking and distributing pharmaceutical products, drug requisitions and duties involving ward visits.
- Receive medications from pharmaceutical suppliers, checking for accuracy and receiving into the pharmacy stock control system.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-PSO-553-A
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Attainment and Experience
Essential
- GCSEs in English and Mathematics level 4/C or above
- Hold or able to commit to completing an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- Stores / Stock control awareness
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
- Work experience in a Hospital, Healthcare or Pharmacy setting
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Customer Awareness
Attainment and Experience
Essential
- GCSEs in English and Mathematics level 4/C or above
- Hold or able to commit to completing an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- Stores / Stock control awareness
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
- Work experience in a Hospital, Healthcare or Pharmacy setting
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Customer Awareness
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
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Technician for Medicines Optimisation
Charlotte Scott
01743261000
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-PSO-553-A
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
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