Overview
We are seeking a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly Pharmacy team at Watford General Hospital. You will assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the dispensing and supply of medication to inpatients and outpatients, and the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines. You will respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients and carers as appropriate. This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.
Responsibilities
* Assist with routine technical duties related to the dispensing and supply of medication to inpatients and outpatients under supervision.
* Receive, process, store and control stock of medicines; respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients and carers as appropriate.
* Contribute to a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (e.g., dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary).
Qualifications
* You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).
* You should have experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, good communication and organisational skills and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.
* This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.
Application notes
Please read the job description and person specification for more details and tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria for this post, as this will be the basis for shortlisting applicants.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is "Excellent patient care, together" and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
Working arrangements
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
Notes: www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
Additional information
* If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
* If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
* We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
* If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* Candidates who have previously applied for this post may reapply after six months from their last application.
* The purpose of this post is to assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust e.g. dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary.
* Important information – This position is not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit). If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, we will not be able to offer employment for this role.
* Advert closing date – This advert closes on Monday 16 Feb 2026.
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