Pharmacy Assistant
The closing date is 20 February 2026
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistants to join our team. This post will be based in our busy Pharmacy Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which is fully automated.
Candidates must have GCSE qualifications in Science, English Language and Maths at Grade C or above. Certificates must be provided prior to interview.
Pharmacy experience is desirable for this post but not essential as full training would be given. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a joint qualification of BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills.
Applications from candidates who already possess the BTEC Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent are also eligible to apply for this post. Any candidate applying for this post that already possess these qualifications must provide certificates prior interview.
Applications from candidates with non-UK equivalent qualifications must also possess a Statement of Comparability. This must also be provided prior to interview.
The core hours for the role are 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. The late shift is 12noon to 8:30pm Monday to Friday and weekends of both Saturday and Sunday of 9am to 5:30pm. All of which are worked on a rota basis. There is also a requirement for participation in a Bank Holiday rota which is 9am to 5:30pm. When working in asep tics, there is a requirement for staff to have staggered start / finish time and so start times can be as early as 8am.
Main duties of the job
You would be involved in:
* The supply of stock medicines to wards and departments as part of a ward based clinical team;
* The dispensing of medicines to wards;
* Aseptic dispensing;
* The delivery of medications to wards and departments;
* Rotational work at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which will include late shift, Bank Holiday, Saturday and Sunday working;
* You may also be asked to work at Bassetlaw Hospital Pharmacy as part of a rota.
The Necessary Requirements
GCSE Maths, English Language and Science grade A-C or equivalent (certificates of which must be provided prior interview).
Basic keyboard skills
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* 3 GCSE's including Science Maths and English language at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
* Good numeric and literacy skills
* Basic keyboard skills
* BTEC level 2 in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent
* 2 GCSE science at grade C or above
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
* ECDL
Knowledge & Experience
* Commitment to undertake training
* Hospital or community pharmacy experience
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 name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
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