Band 3 Locum Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Pulse; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare recruitment is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in the West Midlands. The role involves managing clinical trial medicines, complying with health and safety regulations, and ensuring efficient stock control. Candidates must have a post NVQ level 2 qualification and experience in dispensing. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Post NVQ level 2 qualification with developmental experience in dispensing.
• Formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser.
• Understanding of pharmacy-related computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dispensing of clinical trial medicines to patients.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Maintain stock control and supply systems.

Skills

Understanding of pharmacy-related computer systems

Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work

Manual handling

Education

Post NVQ level 2 qualification

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Band 3 Locum Senior Pharmacy Assistant, West Midlands

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Client:

Pulse

Location:

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Banding: Band 3
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00AM – 17:00PM
Rate: Day: £13 – £15 per hour

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and experiencedSenior Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the clinical trial medicines dispensed to patients recruited to clinical trials within the Trust.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the dispensing of clinical trial medicines to patients.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and record-keeping.
• Maintain stock control and supply systems.
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations, including manual handling and COSHH.
• Deliver a cost-effective service and implement work practices to reduce waste.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential: Post NVQ level 2 qualification with developmental experience in a range of dispensing.Formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser.Understanding of pharmacy-related computer systems.Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, and COSHH.
• Desirable: Proficiency in dispensing, stock control, and supply systems and processes.Knowledge of stock control systems and code of practice/customer care.Commitment to delivering a cost-effective service and reducing waste.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.