Senior Inpatient Pharmacy Assistant – Dispensing & Admin

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the inpatient pharmacy service at St James Hospital. The role involves dispensing medicines, handling controlled drugs, and working with ward teams in a fast-paced environment.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 9:00–17:30) with an 8pm shift every 5 weeks and a 1-in-4 weekend rota. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and prior pharmacy experience are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential, with prior pharmacy experience.
• Based in Inpatient Pharmacy at St James hospital, full-time 37.5 hours Monday–Friday 9:00–17:30.
• Includes an 8pm shift every 5 weeks and a 1 in 4 weekend rota.

Responsibilities

• Label and dispense medicines, including controlled drugs, discharge and inpatient orders.
• Provide some reception work: answer calls, handle front-desk tasks.
• Maintain stock and order medicines as required.
• Refer to attached job description for more details.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the inpatient pharmacy service at St James Hospital. The role involves dispensing medicines, handling controlled drugs, and working with ward teams in a fast-paced environment.

The post is full-time (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 9:00–17:30) with an 8pm shift every 5 weeks and a 1-in-4 weekend rota. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and prior pharmacy experience are essential.