Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant

Pulse; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant in Sandwell and Birmingham. The role involves assisting in medication dispensing and providing customer service to patients. The successful candidate should have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service and experience in an NHS hospital. This position offers a competitive hourly rate between £13–£15, enabling individuals to contribute positively to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous NHS hospital experience is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications under supervision.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Support daily operations and inventory management in the pharmacy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service

Job description

Job description

Role: Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary)
Banding: Band 3
Location: Sandwell and Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £13 – £15 per hour

About the role

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is looking for a dedicated and experienced Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant to join our dispensary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to patient care in a dynamic hospital environment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13 – £15. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Support the pharmacy team in daily operations and inventory management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service is required. Previous NHS hospital experience is essential.
• Desirable:
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.