Pharmacy Assistant - developmental

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant (Band 2/3) to support dispensing and stock management across the pharmacy department at Torbay Hospital.

The role offers a flexible weekend and bank holiday rotation on a 22.5 hour per week contract, with progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after training.

Qualifications

• Maths grade C or equivalent (candidates currently working towards this may be considered)
• English grade C or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent dispensing qualification

Responsibilities

• Dispensing support activities and distribution of pharmaceutical stock
• Maintain ward medicines cupboards and stock replenishment
• Ensure safe, accurate operations with patient safety and customer service

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

NHS knowledge

Pharmacy experience

Hospital experience

Education

Maths grade C or equivalent

English grade C or equivalent

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent dispensing qualification

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Weekend and bank holiday rotation) Job ref 388-8147874-PC&S-A

Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £25,272 - £27,476 per annum - (Band 2 or Band 3 depending on qualification) Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is an integrated Pharmacy Assistant role designed to provide flexible support across the Pharmacy Department. The post holder will work collaboratively within the dispensary, distribution, and ward‑based stock management teams, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective supply of medicines throughout the organisation.

Successful applicants with no pharmacy experience will start at Band 2 until competition of training course upon which will move to Band 3.

Main duties of the job

• Duties will include dispensing support activities, receipt and distribution of pharmaceutical stock, stock replenishment and maintenance of ward medicines cupboards, and contributing to the smooth operation of pharmacy services. The role requires the ability to work across multiple workstreams, adapting to service needs while maintaining high standards of accuracy, patient safety, and customer service.

Working for our organisation

You will be joining our friendly and supportive team and working in a positive and caring environment. The main hospital site is on the outskirts of the seaside town of Torquay. With easy access to the beautiful countryside and stunning coastline of Devon and Cornwall it is a great place to live and work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Maths grade C or equivalent (candidates currently working towards this may be considered)
• English grade C or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent dispensing qualification

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of the NHS and the role of Pharmacy
• Recent experience of working in Pharmacy
• Recent experience of working in the hospital environment

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high‑quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer‑friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.