Pharmacy Assistant | The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for weekend shifts at Freeman and RVI hospitals. This role is perfect for university students looking to gain experience in a busy dispensary environment. Key responsibilities include providing technical support, managing orders, and assisting in the delivery of medications. Ideal candidates are committed to quality service, possess good communication skills, and have an interest in developing their dispensary knowledge. This is an ongoing position with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high-quality service to patients.
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills within the dispensary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to dispensary services including routine procedures.
• Undertake reception duties and answer the dispensary telephone.
• Check off orders received into the dispensary.
• Deliver drug bags to wards and departments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work accurately

Flexibility in teamwork

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Assistant required on Saturdays and Sundays in the in-patient dispensary for the Freeman and RVI hospitals to support the weekend dispensary service.

This position would suit an undergraduate university student seeking new challenges in an innovative environment, with the aim to develop knowledge and skills in the dispensary setting of a large acute trust.

Interview date: Wednesday 14 January 2026

Hours: 15 hours per week

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No agencies please.

Contract: On-going fixed contract, with potential for a further fixed contract if funding is granted at the end of each period.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to dispensary services including routine procedures in ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
• Undertake reception duties at the staff hatch, answer the dispensary telephone and ensure orders/prescriptions are entered on the prescription tracking system.
• Provide appropriate support as required to dispensary staff.
• Check off orders received into the dispensary in accordance with procedure.
• Replenish the Emergency Drug Cupboard and a variety of cardiac arrest boxes.
• Issue Controlled Drugs in response to a written order.
• Deliver drug bags to wards and departments throughout the hospital.

Requirements / Attributes

• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service to patients.
• Ability to work accurately in a very busy environment.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• Flexible team approach and ability to adapt to and engage in change.
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills within the dispensary setting.

Organisation / Sites

Our staff oversee patient contacts and work across multiple hospital sites within the trust, including the Freeman Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).

Note

This advert closes on Sunday 14 December 2025.