Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level – Replenishment in Liverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED MON 20 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust rDYcspZ6
Job description
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join our Medicines Management Replenishment and Clinical Support Team. This is an exciting time to join Mersey Care as we prepare to implement near-patient pharmacy satellite services across selected sites. You will play a key role in supporting wards and clinics across the Trust, ensuring the safe, timely, and effective supply of medicines to service users.Suitable applicantsmustpossess an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to apply
Main duties of the job
Participate in the seven-day medicines supply service.Replenish and manage stock levels in wards, clinics, and departments across the Trust's geographical footprint.Dispense and supply medicines.Contribute to audits and the safe use of automated dispensing systems.Work flexibly across secure and non-secure sites, supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively
Experience
d, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed termDuration12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
350-TWS7442497-A
Job location
sMedicines Management DepartmentMaghull Health ParkLiverpoolL31 1HW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
:NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
:
Experience
and knowledge of pharmacy proceduresSkills and Attributes:Excellent communication and IT skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAttention to detail and a proactive approachAdditional InformationThis role involves travel across multiple sites, including secure environments. You will require access to your own vehicle and be expected to work flexibly to support the needs of the service, including participation in rotas and weekend working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
:
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ2 in pharmacy servicesWillingness to work towards NVQ3 level knowledgeDesirableMaths and English level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE or Functional Skills)KNOWLEDGE/
Experience
Essential
Experience
and knowledge of pharmacy procedures
Experience
of dealing with the publicDemonstrates an interest in PharmacyDemonstrates an understanding of good time management skillsHas an understanding of the need for patient confidentialityDesirableWork
Experience
in a hospital pharmacyValuesEssentialContinuous ImprovementAccountabilityRespectfulnessEnthusiasmSupportHigh professional standardsResponsive to service usersEngaging leadership styleStrong customer service beliefTransparency and honestyDiscreetChange orientedSkillsEssentialWorking both independently and as part of a teamDemonstrable IT skillsExcellent communication skills - written - verbal - listeningAbility to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlinesAbility and willingness to travel between different sites across the TrustPro-active and displays initiativeProblem solving skillsAttention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracyDesirableCustomer care skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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.Employer
Details
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level) to join our Medicines Management Replenishment and Clinical Support Team. This is an exciting time to join Mersey Care as we prepare to implement near-patient pharmacy satellite services across selected sites. You will play a key role in supporting wards and clinics across the Trust, ensuring the safe, timely, and effective supply of medicines to service users.Suitable applicantsmustpossess an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to apply
Main duties of the job
Participate in the seven-day medicines supply service.Replenish and manage stock levels in wards, clinics, and departments across the Trust's geographical footprint.Dispense and supply medicines.Contribute to audits and the safe use of automated dispensing systems.Work flexibly across secure and non-secure sites, supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively
Experience
d, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed termDuration12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
350-TWS7442497-A
Job location
sMedicines Management DepartmentMaghull Health ParkLiverpoolL31 1HW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
:NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
:
Experience
and knowledge of pharmacy proceduresSkills and Attributes:Excellent communication and IT skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAttention to detail and a proactive approachAdditional InformationThis role involves travel across multiple sites, including secure environments. You will require access to your own vehicle and be expected to work flexibly to support the needs of the service, including participation in rotas and weekend working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
:
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ2 in pharmacy servicesWillingness to work towards NVQ3 level knowledgeDesirableMaths and English level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE or Functional Skills)KNOWLEDGE/
Experience
Essential
Experience
and knowledge of pharmacy procedures
Experience
of dealing with the publicDemonstrates an interest in PharmacyDemonstrates an understanding of good time management skillsHas an understanding of the need for patient confidentialityDesirableWork
Experience
in a hospital pharmacyValuesEssentialContinuous ImprovementAccountabilityRespectfulnessEnthusiasmSupportHigh professional standardsResponsive to service usersEngaging leadership styleStrong customer service beliefTransparency and honestyDiscreetChange orientedSkillsEssentialWorking both independently and as part of a teamDemonstrable IT skillsExcellent communication skills - written - verbal - listeningAbility to prioritise workload and manage time effectively to meet specified deadlinesAbility and willingness to travel between different sites across the TrustPro-active and displays initiativeProblem solving skillsAttention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracyDesirableCustomer care skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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.Employer
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