Pharmacy Assistant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to support the supply of medicines throughout the hospital. The role requires good communication skills, flexibility, and the completion of NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Motivated and committed individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy.
• Willingness to participate in weekend and late-night rotas.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital.
• Complete NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy

Grade
Band 2 (Progression to Band 3 once completed NVQ 2)

Contract
Permanent

Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref
153-SP04952

Employer
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type
NHS

Site
Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Town
Bournemouth

Salary
£24,465 - £26,598 pa

Salary period
Yearly

Closing
28/09/2025 23:59

Pharmacy Assistant

Band 2 (Progression to Band 3 once completed NVQ 2)

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer health services, employing around 10,000 staff. Our estates programme and location offer opportunities for work/life balance. We welcome applications from diverse groups and support various staff networks. We remind applicants that integrity is important in the recruitment process.

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Job overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated, committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy. You will support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital. There is also a requirement to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services. You must possess good communication skills, be flexible, committed and a good team player. We have ambitious plans to develop our sites to better serve our population. Joining University Hospitals Dorset offers opportunities for a rewarding work-life balance. Base location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas. Base location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it. After one year of hospital experience and on completion of NVQ 2 you will be eligible to move to a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant post.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. UHD invests in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will answer any questions at interview. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We have staff networks including Women's Network, BAME, Pride Network, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces Support Group. We participate in Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes. We remind applicants that honesty and integrity are essential in the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not required. Internal candidates will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.