Band 4 Pharmacy Assistant

Pertemps Medical Professionals; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Band 4 Pharmacy Assistant to join their pharmacy team. The role involves supporting the dispensing and supply of medicines while ensuring high standards of pharmaceutical care. The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in pharmacy services and previous experience in a hospital setting. This is a full-time, onsite position in Essex offering a competitive rate of £15 - £23, depending on experience.

Benefits

Supportive compliance and payroll team

Dynamic NHS environment

Dedicated recruiters

Qualifications

• Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience.
• Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the dispensing and supply of medicines for patients.
• Accurately label and issue medicines.
• Assist in stock management and expiry checking.
• Support distribution of medicines to wards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in pharmacy services

Job description

Band 4 Pharmacy Assistant
Location: Essex
Schedule: Monday to Friday. 08:00 am - 16:15 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite only
Rate £15 - £23 (Dependent on experience)

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable pharmacy assistant to join the friendly and dedicated pharmacy team within this NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines across the hospital. You’ll work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure our patients receive high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the dispensing and supply of medicines for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge prescriptions
• Accurately label, assemble, and issue medicines in accordance with departmental procedures and legal requirements
• Assist in stock management, including ordering rotation, and expiry checking
• Support the distribution of medicines to wards and clinical areas
• Work collaboratively within the team to maintain efficient workflow and high standards of accuracy
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals, providing a friendly and professional service
• Participate in training and development activities to build skills and knowledge within hospital pharmacy

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in pharmacy services
• Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience
• Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail and good organisational skills

Why Work With Us

• Supportive compliance and payroll team
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary NHS Environment
• Dedicated Recruiters

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] and a member of our pharmacy team will be in contact with you.