Overview
New service. New team. Join us at the start.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is opening a brand-new Pharmacy Supply and Dispensing Hub at our Swandean site in Worthing - and we are recruiting five Pharmacy Assistants to help build the service from day one.
This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy assistants working in hospital, community or retail pharmacy who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive NHS environment.
You will be part of a specialist mental health pharmacy service supporting inpatient wards, urgent care and community teams across Sussex.
Hospital experience is welcome but not essential - we are looking for motivated individuals who are organised, accurate and ready to develop.
Main duties of the job
* Support the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions
* Assemble and supply ward stock medicines
* Receive, store and rotate medicines safely
* Support controlled drug processes in line with policy
* Use electronic dispensing and tracking systems
* Monitor stock levels and expiry dates
* Communicate with clinical teams regarding medicines supply
You will work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in a structured, well-supported team.
About us
What we're looking for
* Methodical and accurate
* Comfortable working in a busy environment
* Confident using IT systems
* Able to prioritise workload
* A strong team player
Experience working with medicines is desirable.
This is an opportunity to be part of a brand-new pharmacy hub and to develop your career within NHS pharmacy services.
Details
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 354-CO-21847
Job locations: Swandean; Arundel Road; Worthing; West Sussex; BN13 3EP
Employer details
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EP
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