Job overview Start your Pharmacy Career with Purpose We are now inviting applications for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy Dispensary team at Peterborough City Hospital as a full-time Band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker. This is more than just a job. It is a genuine opportunity to build a career in pharmacy within a supportive NHS team that values development, progression, and innovation. Why join us? Clear Band 2 to Band 3 progression pathway Full training and competency support Work alongside experienced pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy teams Gain hands-on experience across inpatient and outpatient dispensaries Be part of a service that directly impacts patient care every day Grow with us We actively support your development. If you do not already hold a recognised Pharmacy Assistant qualification (for example, Dispensing Assistant or Pharmacy Stock Management), you will be supported to achieve this within your first three months. Following successful training and competency sign-off, you can progress to Band 3 within approximately 12 months. With our newly developed Band 2 to 3 progression route, there has never been a better time to join the Pharmacy team at NWAFT. If you are looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Advert Support the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and stock Supply pharmaceuticals safely to wards, departments, and external customers Assist with stock returns, recycling, and disposal in line with agreed processes Contribute to the smooth running of a busy dispensary service *Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice* Working for our organisation Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process. Detailed job description and main responsibilities If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description that is attached to this vacancy Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years.