Pharmacy Assistant | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to support pharmacy operations. This role includes tasks such as receiving medications, assisting with ward services, and dispensing medicines. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or be willing to obtain this qualification. This position offers both full-time and part-time working options, no weekend or bank holiday work required.

Benefits

In-house occupational health services

Staff counseling services

Employee-led staff networks

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures meticulously.
• Good communication skills to work with the team.

Responsibilities

• Receive medicines for supply to wards and departments.
• Assist in the provision of a ward top-up service.
• Dispense and label medicines for patients.

Skills

Methodical approach

Attention to detail

Eager to learn

Education

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

GCSE grade C in English and Mathematics

GCSE in Science

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer. You will join our dedicated team delivering dispensing and ward services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Wells Road Centre.

You will rotate within different areas of the department including dispensary, stores and distribution, therefore will need to be methodical, accurate and be able to follow procedures.

You should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with an eagerness to learn and provide a high standard of service to our patients and services users.

There is a requirement to possess an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services (or
equivalent) however we can fund the course and provide on the job training & support to complete the qualification.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover all the following aspects within the department:

- The receipt of medicines for onward supply to wards and departments
- Assembly of orders for distribution to wards and dispensary
- To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various sites
throughout the trust
- To ensure accurate stock control of medicines
- Accurately and efficiently dispense and label medicines for patients
- You will be required to work closely with other members of the pharmacy
team, to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the
hospitals and clinics

Hours of work will be:

8.30am to 4.45pm whilst working in pharmacy stores
8.45am to 5pm whilst working in dispensary

There is currently no requirement to work weekends or bank holidays. We welcome applications from those wishing to work either full time or part-time.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

You should have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics and a Science.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025