Job summary
Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2 (Progression to Band 3 once completed NVQ 2)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
153-SP04952
Employer
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Town
Bournemouth
Salary
£24,465 - £26,598 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/09/2025 23:59
Pharmacy Assistant
Band 2 (Progression to Band 3 once completed NVQ 2)
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer health services, employing around 10,000 staff. Our estates programme and location offer opportunities for work/life balance. We welcome applications from diverse groups and support various staff networks. We remind applicants that integrity is important in the recruitment process.
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Job overview
An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated, committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy. You will support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital. There is also a requirement to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services. You must possess good communication skills, be flexible, committed and a good team player. We have ambitious plans to develop our sites to better serve our population. Joining University Hospitals Dorset offers opportunities for a rewarding work-life balance. Base location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas. Base location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it. After one year of hospital experience and on completion of NVQ 2 you will be eligible to move to a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant post.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. UHD invests in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will answer any questions at interview. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We have staff networks including Women's Network, BAME, Pride Network, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces Support Group. We participate in Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes. We remind applicants that honesty and integrity are essential in the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not required. Internal candidates will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
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