Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual interested in working within a hospital pharmacy setting. You will gain experience in ward‑based working and the pharmacy dispensary while working towards a pharmacy qualification.
Applications are welcome from those who have already completed a level 2 pharmacy qualification. If you already have the required qualifications and skills then you will start the role as a band 3.
Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be able to adapt to changing demands, be committed to providing a high quality patient‑focused service and be proactive.
Core service hours are Monday to Friday 08:45 – 17:15. You will also contribute to the weekend rota (roughly one in eight) and bank holiday rota (roughly one per year).
Candidate must have GCSEs in Maths & English at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification and meet the essential criteria of the job specification.
Responsibilities
* Working closely with the ward‑based Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists
* Supporting the safe and secure storage of medicines on the wards
* Assessing patients own medication to check its suitability for use
* Maintaining medication supplies for inpatients on allocated wards by completing regular locker checks
* Ensuring efficient use of medicines by facilitating the safe transfer of medication around the hospital
* Prioritising and facilitating discharges
* Dispensing inpatient and discharge prescriptions
Interviews for this position will be held in person only at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
For further information about working for the Trust, please visit https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation would be an expectation
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. Submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
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