Senior Pharmacy Support Officer – Rotational

Overview

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference?

Are you looking for something new?

Do you want to be part of a strong, friendly, supportive team?

Then this might be the role for you!

The Pharmacy department is looking for senior pharmacy support workers/officers to dispense, prepare medicines and assist the pharmacy services medicines management activities.

Successful applicants will be fully supported within the role and the possibility to progress will be available for suitable candidates.

This role is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

• Dispense and prepare drugs for all patients including inpatients, outpatients, patients receiving chemotherapy, clinics, and community hospitals.
• Assist the pharmacy workflow by prioritising own workload and under the instruction of those responsible for that area.
• Support medicines management activities at the ward level.
• Liaise closely with Pharmacy and nursing staff over stock medicine supplies including providing a topping up service.

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We are looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision and make a difference. Our department is a collaborative team where everyone contributes and supports patient safety and care.

There are several new opportunities available within our department due to investment and the development of new roles. This is an exciting time that will lead to improvements for patient care.

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

• Date posted: 21 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 223-SPO-717-A
• Job locations:
  The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Attainment

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or have equivalent pharmacy or medicines related experience or a dispensing qualification
• Numeracy and Literacy GCSE grade 9-4 (A-C) in English and Mathematics

Experience and skills

• Previous NHS or NHS associated healthcare experience
• Good attention to detail

Desirable

• COSHH experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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, see the applicable guidance.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ