About this role
Job summary Make a real difference. Deliver medicines that save lives.We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic Medicines Distribution Centre team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role behind the scenes of frontline care, ensuring ambulance crews and clinicians have the medicines they need, exactly when they need them. Every medicine pouch you prepare, every delivery you make and every quality check you complete directly supports patient care across our services. You'll be part of a team committed to safety, quality and innovation, helping deliver life-saving treatment across the Trust.
Main duties of the job What you'll be doing This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will:
Receive and manage medicines stock Prepare and pack medicines into pouches for frontline teams Carry out quality assurance and maintain accurate records Support stock control, audits, and resolving discrepancies Deliver medicines to stations and rotate stock Assist with implementing improvements to processes and systems Support medicines governance and compliance with regulations Work closely with pharmacy technicians, paramedics, and wider teams You'll rotate across key functions in the Medicines Distribution Centre, developing a broad and valuable skillset.
About us
Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Award winning wellbeing hub Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Job description Job responsibilities What were looking for Were seeking someone who is:
Organised, methodical, and highly detail-oriented A strong communicator with great teamwork skills Able to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment Proactive, reliable, and committed to high standards Keen to learn and develop within pharmacy services Essential requirements: Good general education (including Maths & English) Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Desirable (but not essential) Experience in medicines packing or stock control Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services) What youll get in return A meaningful role supporting patient care across the Trust Opportunities for training and career development (including GPhC-accredited training) A supportive, collaborative team environment The chance to contribute to service improvements and innovation
Person Specification
Driving Essential
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Education Essential
GCSE Grade C or above in both Maths and English Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
Experience in medicines packing or stock control Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name SECamb
Address Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre
Eldon Way
Paddock Wood
TN126BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)