Part Time Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wetherby is offering an exciting opportunity for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant role at HMP Wealstun Prison. You will work in a dynamic team, dispensing medication and supporting pharmacy operations. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing and experience in pharmacy settings. This role includes competitive salary, professional development, and a strong support package, ensuring your growth in a unique environment where every day brings new challenges.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a patient/customer-facing role.
• Experience in community, hospital, or secure pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

• Work within the onsite pharmacy alongside a team.
• Support Pharmacy Technicians and the Pharmacy Manager.
• Label and dispense medications and prepare prescriptions.
• Second-check controlled drugs.
• Contribute to medicine reconciliation and stock management.
• Ensure a safe medicines-management service.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing

Experience within a pharmacy

Compassionate and non-judgmental approach

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team on a part‑time basis at HMP Wealstun, a busy category C male training and resettlement prison near Wetherby. This is a rare opportunity to join a close‑knit Pharmacy team within a unique working environment where no two days are the same. You will work in our onsite pharmacy – dispensing medication, second‑checking, preparing prescriptions, etc. We are looking for an experienced dispenser with an NVQ Level 2.

Hours and Salary

Hours: 12 hours per week, 08:00‑17:00, Monday to Friday (no weekends or bank holidays; flexible shifts to fit your needs). Salary: up to £29,723 per annum (FTE) depending on experience.

How we support you

Our support package includes a bespoke induction, the Introducing Health in Justice training course, a competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, a bespoke Learning Management System and support from the wider team.

Main duties

• Work within the onsite pharmacy alongside a team of 14.
• Support Pharmacy Technicians, the Pharmacy Manager and the wider healthcare team.
• Label and dispense medications, and prepare prescriptions.
• Second‑check controlled drugs.
• Contribute to medicine reconciliation, stock management and medicine transport.
• Ensure a safe and secure medicines‑management service following policies, procedures and SOPs.

Career development and benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 28 days) plus public bank holidays.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure.
• Professional development support.
• Excellent long‑term career prospects.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.

Qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Dispensing.
• Experience within a pharmacy – community, hospital or secure setting.
• Experience in a patient/customer facing role.
• Compassionate, non‑judgmental approach.

Legal and security checks

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks (Disclosure and Barring Service). This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Thorp Arch

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 7AZ

Employer website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/