Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their Pharmacy Procurement team. The role involves ordering medicines, managing stock, and providing essential support in a busy hospital environment. A focus on training and career progression is emphasized, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to grow in pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pharmacy is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to understand the needs of patients/staff and respond accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Process orders ensuring that contract lines have been ordered correctly.
• Assist in ordering medicines for the hospital and manage stock.

Skills

Ability to prioritise

Self-confident with the ability to work alone and as part of a team

Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment

Education

GCSE's

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 07 December 2025

If you're looking for a new opportunity in a challenging but rewarding aspect of Pharmacy then this may be the opportunity for you...

The James Paget University Hospital Pharmacy department are looking for someone to join our Pharmacy Procurement team. Previous experience in any sector of pharmacy is desirable and the successful candidate will work towards if not already have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Hospital Pharmacy experience is not essential as full training in medicines ordering processes will be provided.

You will assist the pharmacy department in ordering the medicines required to satisfy the needs of a busy hospital. You will also assist in other aspects of the pharmacy service, such as stock management and dispensing, helping to ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care is given to our patients. The role is mainly office based.

The team has a strong focus on training and development and supports career progression within the department.

Service requirements include participation in late duty, weekend and bank holiday working.

Main duties of the job

• To accurately process orders ensuring that contract lines have been ordered where applicable.
• To place orders with Manufacturers and Wholesalers electronically using a web based ordering system.
• To order medical and special gases when required.
• To pass invoices and credit notes promptly and investigate, rectify or report discrepancies immediately.
• To investigate and action medications on 'To Follow' to ensure that the stock is obtained as quickly as possible whilst considering urgency and cost.
• To ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and filed appropriately and that filing systems are kept up to date and in good order.
• To liaise with the Procurement Manager regarding out of stocks, non-contract and supplier issues.
• To claim monies back from Manufacturers for off-contract purchases where applicable.
• Follow Departmental SOP's at all times.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education

• GCSE's
• Word processing and use of Internet and IT skills
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

• Ability to prioritise
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team or people orientated position
• Ability to understand the needs of patients/staff and respond accordingly
• Pharmacy experience
• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills

• Self-confident with the ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working 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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working