Rotational Pharmacy Assistants

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is recruiting a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to support patient medication management across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include dispensing medicines and conducting stock checks. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 pharmacy services apprenticeship qualification or be willing to study for one. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and progression within the pharmacy team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Ordinarily resident within the UK for 3 years.
• Pro-active and dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label medicines for supply to wards.
• Conduct regular ward stock checks to ensure medication availability.
• Assist with inpatient and outpatient reception duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 pharmacy services apprenticeship qualification or willingness to study

Job description

Overview

At West Suffolk Hospital, we are committed to delivering high‑quality and safe care. We are recruiting a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to join our pharmacy team and support patient medication management across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label medicines, including controlled drugs, for supply to wards and departments.
• Receive, unpack, and store medicines and bulk fluids in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Conduct regular ward stock checks and top‑ups to ensure medication availability.
• Assist with in‑patient and outpatient reception duties, utilising effective communication, customer service, and organisational skills.
• Participate in rotational pharmacy areas, including Inpatient, Outpatient Dispensary, Reception, Distribution, Goods‑In, and Pharmacy Stores.
• Support quality assurance activities as rotations allow.

Qualifications

• Ordinarily resident within the UK for 3 years.
• Level 2 pharmacy services apprenticeship qualification, or willingness to commence study (12‑18 month programme) at the earliest opportunity.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organisational skills.
• Pro‑active, passionate, and dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Training & Development

The post holder will commence study of the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship at the earliest opportunity, approximately 12‑18 months after the start date. Support from internal and external sources will be available to achieve this qualification and provide a foundation for career progression.

Benefits

Enjoy a rewarding career in pharmacy within a supportive NHS Trust, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the pharmacy team.

EEO Statement

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, people of all ages, all nationalities and all people with differences in their moral and social.