Dispensing Assistant

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Dispensing Assistant to support pharmacy operations at St. Nicholas Hospital. Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English, and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to pursue it. The role involves ensuring timely medicine supply to wards and collaborating in a dynamic team environment. This position offers opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, organise and deliver service objectives.
• Willingness to study for an NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services.
• Pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supply medicines to wards according to a pre-determined schedule.

Skills

Good analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Underpinning knowledge equivalent to NVQ 3 standard

Job description

Dispensing Assistant

The closing date is 30 September 2025

A vacancy has arisen for a Dispensing Assistant (Assistant Technical Officer) within the Pharmacy Department, based at St. Nicholas Hospital. 1x 37.5 hours per week and 1x 35 hours per week.

The successful candidate will ideally have Pharmacy experience, excellent communication and team working skills as well as being self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a flexible approach to their work.

We provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to all our mental health, learning disability and neurological rehabilitation inpatient teams. We also provide services to community mental health teams, crisis teams, and other specialist services throughout the region.

Our Dispensary services team provide dispensing services to inpatients, community patients and day cases, and support to ward based clinical pharmacy teams which includes dispensing for discharge on wards and medicines topping up services.

The pharmacy team works across four main bases, in Cumbria, Northumberland, Newcastle and Sunderland and the postholder may, very occasionally, be required to travel between bases. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.00

Main duties of the job

To be eligible to join us in this exciting role you will already hold, be working towards or be willing to study for an NVQ2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, with appropriate GCSE qualifications in Mathematics and English.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

CNTW values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people\'s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief (with the exception of Chaplaincy posts), sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

The North-East of England offers affordable housing and fantastic quality of life opportunities for anyone looking to relocate. It includes some of Britain\'s most beautiful scenery and coastline, national parks and ancient heritage sites. There is also a vibrant cultural scene in the major cities of Newcastle and Sunderland and a number of attractive market towns. Transport links with other UK regions are excellent, with an international airport in Newcastle as well as major train stations in Sunderland and Newcastle (East Coast main line). For further information, please visit the NHS Find Your Place website: www.nhsfindyourplace.co.uk.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English
• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services
• Underpinning knowledge- equivalent to NVQ 3 standard

Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to plan, organise and deliver service objectives

Skills and Competencies

• Good analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills to ensure timely supply of medicines to wards according to a pre-determined schedule

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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust