Pharmacy Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,272 Per annum - Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Sept 2026 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Pharmacy Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship; we require applicants to hold a current right to work in the UK
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. Within the Medicines Management team as a Pharmacy Support Worker. Our team of Support Workers are well regarded by the trust, becoming a vital part of each care group to ensure that the right medicines are available for inpatient use as well as for discharge. This entry level role provides the chance to complete a Level 2 pharmacy qualification, and can be a great platform for a future pharmacy career.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
• Complete stock top ups for ward areas to ensure medicines are available to patients during their stay
• Dispensing discharge medicines from the ward to enable fast discharge of patients
• Completion of level 2 qualification
• Supporting good medicines management on all ward areas
This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026
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