University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Pharmacy Assistant - Rotational
The closing date is 22 April 2026
Pharmacy Assistant Rotational - Band 2 (with Band 3 progression)
We are excited to invite applications from enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable pharmacy assistants with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly, dedicated clinical pharmacy team. We will support you to progress your career and learn new skills.
Applicants must hold or be willing to work towards the NVQ level 2 qualification in Pharmacy service skills or equivalent.
Essential criteria for apprenticeship funding eligibility
* Aged 16 or above
* Resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years.
* Must hold a GCSE in Maths & English (Grade A*-C/9-5 OR functional skills in Maths and English)
* Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject
* Must not already be in any form of formal government funded education.
Main duties of the job
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy services throughout the Trust, including assisting in stock control of pharmaceuticals within the Pharmacy department; and ward areas provided with a pharmacy-based drug top‑up service.
To perform routine pharmaceutical duties in accordance with set procedures.
To be a point of contact for healthcare professionals and pharmacy staff for stock issues and medicines transfer between care settings.
To supply stock‑controlled drugs to ward areas following completion of relevant competency.
To act as a practice supervisor for designated trainees.
About us
At UHS Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Person Specification
* Experience of working in a team
* Good level of literacy and numerical skills and ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations
* Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy
* NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
* 5 GCSE's at grade A*-C (including maths, english language and science)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£25,272 to £27,476 a year, per annum, pro rata
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