Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Centre

Libraries

Chaplaincy support

Care Co-ordinator for childcare

Flexible working

Education and training support

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the receipt, storage and distribution of medicines across wards and departments at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. You will work with Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Dispensing Assistants to ensure safe, cost-effective medicine use.

The role involves weekend and bank holiday shifts, with some late duties until 19:30, and may require NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of the team.
• Willingness to work weekend pharmacy service and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient supplies system of Drugs and associated products to wards, departments and units, including receipt, storage and distribution.
• Work across Pharmacy Stores and support ward-based pharmacy service.
• Contribute to invoicing and stock management to ensure timely supply.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Level 2 numeracy & literacy

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 29 September 2026

Whetheryou are just starting off in your career and have a special interest inPharmacy or if youre an individual with experience in Pharmacy, then we arelooking for you! We are seeking candidates with drive, initiative, enthusiasmand good communication skills to join our friendly and forward-thinkingPharmacy team to work across both Pharmacy Departments at Sunderland RoyalHospital and South Tyneside District Hospital.

Theposts involve working alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techniciansand Pharmacy Dispensing Assistants to provide integrated pharmaceutical carefor service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effectiveuse of medicines.

Main duties of the job

Youwill participate in a range of duties within the Pharmacy Stores including thereceipt, distribution of medicines to wards and departments, stock managementon wards/departments, invoicing and other duties which support the ward basedPharmacy service

Anability to work both in a team and alone is essential and it is vital thatapplicants understand the needs of patients and other staff members.Candidates must have effective time management skills, an ability to workwithin time constraints and be flexible to changing work routines.

Aspart of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to contribute to the Saturday,Sunday and Bank Holidays roster and additionally some late duties untilapproximately 19:30 Monday to Friday.

Successfulapplicants will either have, or willing to work towards, the completion of anNVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Previous experience of working in ahospital or community Pharmacy would also be desirable but it is notessential.

Flexibleworking arrangements would be considered including part time hours.

Forinformal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Graham on 01915699048

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area.

We offer our staff outstanding benefits -

Benefits

• Fitness Centre (SRH)
• libraries at both hospital sites
• chaplaincy support
• access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements
• Flexible working arrangements would be considered including part time hours
• We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support

If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

To provide an efficient supplies system of Drugs and associated products to all wards, departments,units, outreach hospitals and customers in the district and surrounding areas, which includes,checking, storage and distribution of medicines in area of responsibility.

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Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Disposition

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of the team.
• To participate in a weekend pharmacy service and relevant bank holiday arrangements

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
• Completed appropriate NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards and complete within 6 months of commencing the post

Experience

• Experience of computer stock control systems.
• Experience in a similar post

Skills and Knowledge

• Good organisational skills with an ability to maintain a disciplined approach to work
• Ability to prioritise own work to meet service requirements
• Basic computing and keyboard skills
• Good analytical and judgmental skills
• A good knowledge and understanding of hospital and pharmacy policy and procedures

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust