Dispensing Assistant

Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited is seeking a motivated Dispensing Assistant to join the newly established outpatient pharmacy service, Newcastle Pharmacy Services.

You will carry out the full range of dispensing duties, support dispensary operations, and assist with stock management across sites. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) Mon-Fri 08:30-18:00, with potential part-time options; DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C) or equivalent.
• DBS check required for post.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including dispensing prescriptions and orders.
• Provide technical support to dispensary services including routine procedures in ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organisational skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C) or equivalent

Job description

Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited

Dispensing Assistant

The closing date is 09 November 2026

This is a really exciting time to join our newly established outpatient pharmacy service 'Newcastle Pharmacy Services'. We provide an outpatient dispensing service to the patients of The Newcastle upon Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast paced, energetic and friendly environment who are keen to develop themselves and the service.

Full Time 37.5 Hours/Week working Monday -Friday shifts 08:30 - 18:00. (shifts to be confirmed) - Part Time Hours Considered

Ideally qualified to NVQ2 dispensing level or with considerable dispensing experience. Applicants with neither will not be eligible for interview.

Trust wide. Base at RVI but expected to cover shifts at both sites when required.

Annual Leave - 27 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3 % employers contribution

Pay Date: 28th of the month

Interview Date Thursday 19 November 2026

Main duties of the job

To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.

Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.

About us

Our new outpatient pharmacy - Newcastle Pharmacy Services - has been operating since 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust. This follows an announcement from Lloyds in August 2024, that it was withdrawing from its 64 Lloyds Pharmacy-branded hospital pharmacy sites across the country, including those at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospitals.

Job responsibilities

To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.

Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.

Please note it is a requirement of Newcastle Hospitals Pharmacy Services Ltd that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

This post does not support the requirements for Visa sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF). If does not hold then expected to undertake and complete once in post.
• GCSE (Min. Grade 4 or Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrate good oral and written communication
• Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes
• Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
• Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Good organisational and accuracy skills
• Good customer care skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment

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.

Employer name

Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited