Pharmacy Assistant/Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Norwich is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy team in medication dispensing. The role offers flexible working hours, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to advance professionally with provided training. Applicants must have current UK professional registration and complete necessary DBS checks. Additional benefits include discounted gym memberships and career development support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Free Park & Ride service

Excellent pension scheme

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration required where applicable.
• Must complete Criminal Record and Barring Check (DBS) for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the supply and dispensing of medication to patients.
• Use pharmacy computer systems and dispensing robots.
• Participate in shift patterns including weekends.

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Assistants are vital members of the Pharmacy team who work closely with Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. They support colleagues throughout the Trust. Based in Dispensary they are required to work under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Support the supply and dispensing of medication to patients across the hospital, including outpatient clinics.
• Use the pharmacy computer system (CMM) and dispensing robot with training provided.
• Spend some time each week on a ward to top up stocks of medication.
• Develop knowledge and skills to become a Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant through training and assessment; a level 2 GPHC approved qualification will be undertaken and, once qualified, you will advance from Band 2 to Band 3. Those already holding a level 2 accredited pharmacy qualification will start at Band 3.
• Work in a fast-paced environment within a supportive team.
• Participate in shift patterns including early starts (08:00) and late finishes (18:00); full-time or part-time hours available, with 1 weekend every 10 weeks and a bank holiday rota (minimum 1 per year). Rotas are subject to change.
• Adhere to safeguarding and confidentiality requirements and comply with DBS and NHS service processes as applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Second you will need to have current UK professional registration where required by the role.
• This post may involve working with children or adults and will require a Criminal Record and Barring Check (DBS).
• Must meet the NHS service requirements and, if applicable, provide information about previous NHS service via ESR IAT.
• If you are new to the staff, you may need to meet the cost of DBS if your salary is not at or above the stated threshold.

Travel, Parking and Accessibility

• Staff parking is available onsite with limited spaces during core hours; spaces are available in evenings and weekends.
• The NNUH is served by public buses with discounted passes; Costessey Park and Ride and Thickthorn P&R services are free for NHS staff; other travel options include Konect and airport P&R bundles.
• Bicycle racks, a salary sacrifice scheme, and a on-site Beryl station are available; discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview if you work at another Trust site.

Organisation and Values

The Pharmacy Department provides a comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the Trust and to external community units. We are a large, busy department with over 180 staff and a workforce of over 10,000 across the Trust. We are a teaching and research hospital and home to facilities such as the Quadram Institute, working with the University of East Anglia.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi-Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery and on-site cafes with staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work, and home electronics