Pharmacy Assistant – stores based – Band 2
Full time 37.5 hours per week, 1.0 WTE – over 7 days.
Permanent position.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person to join our very busy department.
The pharmacy is open seven days a week: 8am-6pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the weekend rota 1:6 weekends, working Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm with a day off on each side of the weekend.
In addition, the post holder will need to participate in a late‑night rota until 6pm and will be required to work rotational bank holidays from 9am-5pm.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, we have determined that this position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Role Summary
To carry out general pharmaceutical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy department and on wards under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and pharmacy general services manager (Chief Technician) to ensure that services are provided in a consistently high and professional manner which is complementary to a well‑managed clinical pharmacy service, at all times ensuring that standards are maintained, particularly with respect to statutory professional and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake routine underpinning activities within the dispensary, stores and distribution areas to support safe and effective service.
* Provide the routine support necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital and community clinics and other outlets.
* Provide dispensing, medicines management and risk management support.
* Assemble and over‑label medicines according to work sheets.
All duties will be carried out under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and in accordance with Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.
The Trust is a smoke‑free site; smoking will not be permitted anywhere within the grounds of the Trust.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026.
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