Pharmacy Support Worker - Stores and Procurement
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Medicines Management Service within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The organisation has recently invested significantly in expanding the service, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to be part of the next stage of our journey.
Our well-established Medicines Management team has a strong track record of delivering high-quality outcomes across physical health, mental health and community services. Pharmacy Support Workers play a vital role in ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient supply of medicines across our large geographical footprint.
About the Roles
We currently have 1.5 WTE permanent vacancies working within our Stores and Procurement teams based at Maghull Health Park.
Responsible for the receipt, storage and supply of medicines in line with regulatory standards. This team ensures stock is managed safely, effectively and in a way that supports patient care.
Procurement Team
Responsible for the ordering, contracting and invoicing of all pharmaceutical products in line with standard operating procedures, ensuring cost‑effective purchasing and smooth service delivery.
No previous experience is required – full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
What You’ll Be Doing
Successful candidates will support the smooth running of our pharmacy dispensary, stores, procurement and distribution services. You will help ensure medicines are ordered cost‑effectively and supplied safely, accurately and in a timely manner.
You will be joining an expanding team of skilled, dedicated professionals committed to delivering an excellent, patient‑focused service.
Who We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for individuals who are:
* Enthusiastic, flexible and motivated
* Committed to providing high‑quality, patient‑safety‑focused care
* Able to communicate effectively and work well within a large team
* Keen to learn and develop within a supportive environment
The successful candidates will also participate in the provision of our extended pharmacy service.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification.
The post-holder will be obliged to participate in our seven‑day medicines supply service in line with the hours of operation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent passes in Maths and English (or equivalent) with appropriate underpinning knowledge
* If no Maths or English GCSE, then commencement of level 1 and 2 functional skills within 3 months of employment
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant or willingness to work towards
Values
* Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
* Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
* Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
* Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
* Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change Oriented
Skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working both independently and as part of a team
* Excellent inter‑personal skills
* Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to work
* Good time management
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to travel between different sites
* Ability to work individually and to work as a team player
* Ability to work flexibly
* Pro‑active and displays initiative
* Willingness and self‑motivation to learn
* Ability to deal with frequent interruptions
* Ability to deal effectively with & escalated telephone enquiries
* Attention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy
* Professional manner
* Ability to work under pressure
* Customer care skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlines
* Problem‑solving skills
Knowledge
* Demonstrates an interest in Pharmacy
* Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
* Understands the need for written policies and procedures
* Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
* Knowledge of the NHS
Experience
* Experience of dealing with the public
* Work experience in a pharmacy
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.
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
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