Pharmacy Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a motivated individual to join their pharmacy team. Responsibilities include supporting the supply of medicines and participating in rotas. Applicants should be committed and adaptable, with effective communication skills, while NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is required. This role offers opportunities for progression after one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Motivated and committed individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy.
• Dependable and hardworking person to join the pharmacy team.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital.
• Participate in weekend, bank holiday and late-night rotas as required.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated, committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy. We require a dependable, motivated, hardworking and efficient person to join our pharmacy team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital.
• Be flexible, committed and a good team player with effective communication skills.
• Participate in weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas as required.

Training and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (to be completed).

Location and Logistics

• Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital.
• Transport links are excellent, with Bournemouth International Airport, cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.
• Staff may be required to work flexibly across Trust sites as service demands require.

Progression

After one year of hospital experience and on completion of NVQ 2 you will be eligible to move to a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant post.

Organisation and Values

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases a service may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

Additional Information

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.