Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS in Bangor is seeking a Bank Pharmacy Dispenser (Band 3) for part-time, pro rata hours. The role covers dispensing, stock control and ward support within the hospital pharmacy team.

Experience in hospital or community pharmacy is welcome; full training will be provided. Must have relevant units/qualifications and be able to work rotation weekends/bank holidays. Welsh language ability desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at GCSE grade C or equivalent; NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills or equivalent.
• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent considered for eligibility.
• ECDL or equivalent; current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and supply of medications in the hospital pharmacy and on wards.
• Receive, process, store and control stock of medicines in the pharmacy and ward areas.
• Support ward-based pharmacy teams and other areas of pharmacy as required.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy

Hospital pharmacy practice

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C)

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Skills

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Dispenser Grade Band 3 Contract Bank Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

0 hours per week (rotational weekend/bank holiday) Job ref 050-ACS860-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious bank pharmacy dispensers to join our busy hospital pharmacy team. Previous hospital experience would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a bank pharmacy dispensers to join our friendly pharmacy team at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The post holder will be required to assist with the dispensing and supply of medication as well as the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines in the pharmacy department and on wards in the hospital. Duties also include supporting other areas of pharmacy at ward level supporting the ward based pharmacy teams.

If you are a proactive, organised team player we’d love to hear from you. This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a move into the hospital environment. All training will be provided.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regular­ly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Application form/Interview

• GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or gain in agreed time frame.
• Skills , knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 NVQ or gain in agreed timeframe
• Good numeracy and literacy skills including; calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions
• ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

Application form and Interview

• General Dispensing
• ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.