Job Overview
This is a 2-year fixed term position to cover secondment. Band 2 to 3 progression dependent on holding NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, and completion of internal competency program.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and forward-thinking pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant. This role is key to supporting the safe, efficient and effective operation of our dispensary, helping us deliver excellent care to our patients. We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure. You will act as a positive role model, working along with other dispensary assistants, contributing to the smooth running of the service, and demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism.
Main Duties of the Job
Working Closely With The Lead Pharmacy Technician, You Will:
* Accurately label and dispense prescribed medication to patients.
* Ensure accurate receipt and storage of medication.
* Complete essential daily tasks to maintain safe operations.
* Provide a professional and efficient service to staff, patients, and visitors to the hospital.
* Work alongside a wide variety of healthcare professionals including Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, Doctors, and Nurses.
Working for our organisation
PLEASE NOTE: This post does not offer sponsorship.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
What we're looking for:
* Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication is desirable but not essential - Full training will be provided.
* Confidence with IT systems and accurate data entry.
* Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work within a large team, as well as independently.
Before applying, please review the Job Description & Person Specifications. If you have any questions, please contact: Charlotte Edwards - charlotte.edwards@nhs.net
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics.
* To satisfy GPhC requirements you will need to hold or be able to work towards NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or have the equivalent level of experience.
* Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.
Desirable criteria
* Pro‑active at work and willing to undertake training required for the role.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of working in a busy environment.
* Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods.
Desirable criteria
* Previous dispensing experience.
* Experience of communicating with a wide range of people.
* Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant.
* Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Adaptable – able to respond to changing customer demands in an innovative manner.
* Basic computer skills.
* Understanding of Customer Care.
* Clear communicator both written and verbal.
* Methodical/logical approach to work.
* High level of accuracy.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* To accurately perform calculations.
* Ability to work unsupervised.
* Awareness and understanding of own limitations and know when it is appropriate to refer.
Desirable criteria
* Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals.
* Knowledge in over‑the‑counter sales.
* Recent examples of providing good Customer Care.
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
* Ability to work alternate shifts of 9am to 5 and 11am to 7pm at Wexham Park Hospital and 9am -5:15pm and 11am - 7:15pm at Frimley Park Hospital.
* Ability to be work flexible hours including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rotational basis.
Desirable criteria
* Able and willing to travel to cross‑site if needed.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand‑new £100m state‑of‑the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future‑proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to help us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, saving time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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