Employer:
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9RW
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
23/04/2026
About this job
A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Senior Pharmacy Assistant
* Dispensing Assistant Band 3 37.5 hours per week Permanent The post of Senior Pharmacy Assistant is a key supporting role which allows the postholder to provide levels of service comparable to that of an entry level pharmacy technician supporting a patient focused pharmacy and medicines optimisation service.
The post holder will carry out duties in support of the pharmacy services as well as planning, training and supervising the work of pharmacy assistants.
To co-operate with, and support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing and developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service
Provide safe and effective routine dispensing services.
Provide patient focussed pharmacy outpatient services and support medicines management and risk management strategies within those area(s) and/or services.
Supervise assistants undertaking routine support activities necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital wards and departments and community clinics and other service users.
To label and dispense prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients under the supervision of a Pharmacist in accordance with local and national policies and any Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place. To receive prescriptions for patients and carer's and verify patients details To input prescription data onto the pharmacy computerised record system The preparation of pre-packs and over-labelling of medicines The preparation of worksheets and labels for pre-packing and overlabelling Where medicines are unavailable arrange an appropriate follow-up supply and ensure these items are sent to patients where necessary To refer any prescription queries to the dispensary manager or supervising pharmacist Give out prescriptions to patients and carers, referring to a pharmacist or technician if information or education is required To carry out reception duties including answering of the telephone from staff and patients To undertake the daily rolling stock take and check expiry dates of all medicines held; and advise the purchasing manager of those that are going out of date To supervise other pharmacy assistants as designated by the dispensary manager and / or chief or principal pharmacy technician, following Standard Operating Procedures Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop.
We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.
Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve.
We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route.
This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026
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