Pharmacy Assistant (Rotational)

Dudley & Walsall Mental Health Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy environment, contributing to the efficient delivery of pharmacy services. You will be involved in various tasks, including stock distribution, medicine management, and dispensing prescriptions. The organization is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and values diversity in its workforce. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice scheme

Car leasing scheme

On-site staff accommodation

NHS pension retention

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Current experience working in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the pharmacy team in the automated dispensary.
• Dispense prescriptions efficiently and manage stock control.

Skills

Teamworking

Good interpersonal skills

Mathematical calculations

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job ref407-WCCSS-7000386
Employer: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department
Town: Walsall
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 2

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

We provide high quality, friendly, and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and home-based care, enabling those with long-term conditions and the frail elderly to remain in their own homes.

We are recognized by colleagues as a supportive workplace, aligned with our values of teamwork, respect, compassion, and professionalism. We are committed to investing in our workforce.

Following our recent CQC visit, the Trust was rated outstanding for care, a recognition supported by NHS Improvement.

The work we do is highly rewarding. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a range of benefits including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or join an alternative scheme; and opportunities to develop your expertise in a supportive yet challenging environment.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from people with disabilities, as these groups are under-represented at senior levels. We value diversity and are working towards equality in our recruitment.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, colleagues, and patients. While not mandatory, vaccination is encouraged. We will check vaccination status for all new starters to manage risks and support those undecided about vaccination. More information is available at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust holds the Bronze Award and aims for Silver and ultimately Gold.

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity in hospital pharmacy? Or are you a community Pharmacy Assistant looking for a new challenge? If so, this may be the role for you!

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will perform duties in various areas of the pharmacy department, including dispensary and distribution, to provide efficient pharmacy services.

You must possess an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).

All staff participate in weekend and bank holiday shifts, including late nights.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the pharmacy team in the automated dispensary and ward areas.
• Stock distribution and medicine management, including goods in and stock control.
• Replenish automated dispensing robots, prepare ward boxes, and restock ward medicines.
• Dispense prescriptions efficiently, support dispensary management, and assist with ward dispensing and medicine delivery.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides comprehensive NHS services in Walsall, including inpatient, outpatient, and community services. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art hospital with ongoing upgrades and new developments scheduled for completion soon.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements. Preference will be given to internal candidates and those meeting the role requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role involves rotating between dispensary and stores/distribution roles, including receiving and processing orders, assisting in ward top-ups, stock control, dispensing medicines, and working with pharmacy systems and equipment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to dispensing
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or near completion

Experience

• Current experience working in a pharmacy setting

Desirable skills and experience

• Teamworking, good interpersonal skills, procedural adherence
• Ability to work quickly, calmly, and accurately under pressure
• Good organizational skills
• Experience in assembling, dispensing, and labeling medicines

Please note: Your application will be transferred from NHS Jobs to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trust system. All correspondence will be via this system.

We support flexible working and are committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment practices.