Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
The closing date is 12 February 2026
Are you looking for a new challenge within the pharmacy department? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Pharmacy team.
The right applicant will be dedicated, hard‑working individual that works well in a team environment as well as under their own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
So, if this sounds like your ideal role, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
As a dispensing assistant you will support services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Oncology, Trials and Homecare. You will work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge on the ward. You will provide advice to patients regarding their medication once fully trained.
Previous pharmacy experience would be of benefit, however we welcome applications from those with no previous experience as full training will be given.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care.
Team work is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy. We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care.
We look forward to receiving your application today. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good level of general education including GCSE at level C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent
* NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Dispenser
* Experience within a Pharmacy setting
* Experience in a hospital setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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