Pharmacy Support Worker Role in Cambridge with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
Cambridge, CB21 5EF

Type
Full-time, Permanent

Salary (£)
£24,465 per annum pro rata

About Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
They’re a health and social care provider with a simple purpose: to deliver high-quality care with compassion and help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Their teams cover everything from mental health to learning disabilities and community services. They’re known for creating supportive environments where staff can grow, thrive and contribute to meaningful patient care every single day.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme – a secure foundation for your future
• Generous leave – annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays to rest and recharge
• Staff wellbeing support – resources for stress, finance and relationships when life gets tough
• Development opportunities – training and on-the-job learning to build your skills
• Inclusive workplace – a culture that values diversity and welcomes everyone

Requirements

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer literacy and ability to manage systems with accuracy
• Able to plan and organise workload effectively
• Keen to learn and willing to adapt within a pharmacy team
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is a plus but not essential

Salary Details

This is a Band 2 Agenda for Change role with a salary of £24,465 per year, offered on a permanent contract.

About the Role

This role is all about making sure patients receive their medicines safely, accurately and on time. The Pharmacy Support Worker supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with dispensing, stock control and day-to-day tasks within the dispensary.

It’s not just about handing out medicines. You’ll be involved in ordering and checking stock, labelling prescriptions, processing returns and answering queries from patients, carers and staff. By keeping the system running smoothly, you’ll directly improve patient care and help the wider healthcare team deliver better outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support stock management by ordering, checking and distributing supplies to wards
• Maintain pharmacy systems including labelling and stock control software
• Contribute to the smooth running of specialist services such as the clozapine clinic
• Handle enquiries from staff, carers and patients with professionalism and care
• Keep the dispensary environment safe, clean and well organised to meet standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They believe the best care comes from diverse teams. Applications are welcomed from all communities, especially those underrepresented in the workforce such as people with long-term conditions, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge, CB21 5EF
• Contact: Cristina Florescu, Dispensary Manager, cristina.florescu@cpft.nhs.uk, 01223219523

Reference Number
310-CORP-7475625

How To Apply
If you’re ready to kickstart your career in healthcare and play a vital role behind the scenes, apply today and take that first step into pharmacy services.