Overview
Are you looking for a career in Pharmacy that offers excellent development prospects? This is an exciting opportunity to start your Pharmacy career as a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant in a forward-thinking, diverse and inclusive department with an open, honest culture where all voices are heard and ideas for improvement are encouraged. The department is fast-paced; you will need to react flexibly both as an individual and as part of a team. Within the Patient Services team, you will be instrumental in delivering excellent patient care. This is a progressive post where you will learn new skills within the dispensary and clinical services and will be the beginning of a rewarding career in Pharmacy. All relevant in-house and nationally recognised training will be provided with progression to Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant on successful completion.
Interviews are scheduled for 22 October 2025. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade A*-C / 4-9) and provide details in the application plus proof at interview. Applicants who studied abroad should provide a statement of comparability showing how international qualifications compare to UK education systems.
Main duties of the job
* Receipt of prescription and drug requests from patients and staff.
* Selling over the counter medicines to members of the public and staff.
* Handling NHS prescription charge transactions.
* Accurate and timely dispensing of prescriptions, including controlled drugs.
* Generation of labels and booking out of medicines using the pharmacy stock control system.
* Final accuracy checking of controlled drug stock requisitions.
* Providing pharmacy services at ward level.
* Replenish the stock of dispensing sundries (bottles, cartons, etc).
* Deal with enquiries from wards, departments, patients and members of the public.
* Receiving requests and handing out of medication to patients and members of staff.
* Delivering of medication to wards and departments.
* Processing the return of medication from the wards and departments to Pharmacy.
* All activity undertaken within NBT Pharmacy is compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01).
Please see the full job description for a complete list of duties and responsibilities.
Working for North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our hospital at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence across services and major specialties. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be to provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We value all people as individuals and are committed to being anti-discriminatory, building a team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Important notes: the Trust does not reimburse travel expenses for interview attendance. If you require further support under the Disability Act /Two Ticks scheme, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have prior NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to belonging. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in the Trust’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Essential criteria
* GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A*-C/Grade 4-9
* Basic IT competencies, including accurate data entry
* Good written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
* Level 2 Buttercups Pharmacy Support Worker – Dispensary units or equivalent
Personal qualities
* Ability to work well under pressure, self-motivated, able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Willing to be trained and instructed
If you apply for this vacancy and have not heard from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful. The Trust does not reimburse travel expenses for interviews. If you require support, please contact us as noted above.
Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Health Care Provider | Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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