Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (NHS AfC: Band 3) to join the Pharmacy team on a full-time basis. The role involves dispensing and supply of medicines and supporting Pharmacy Technicians, with duties in the Anticoagulant Clinic.

You should have experience in pharmacy services and be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2. The post includes weekend/late shifts and is based at Bradford site within the NHS trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pharmacy support services.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Flexibility to work in a busy hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing and supply of medicines.
• Carry out routine finger-prick tests at the Anticoagulant Clinic.
• Act as receptionist in the Anticoagulant Clinic and pharmacy reception when required.
• Demonstrate continued professional development and willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2.
• Support Pharmacy Technicians and work within a team.

Skills

Follow written instructions

Prioritise workload

Work under pressure

Team working

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Good basic general education

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The requirement of working weekends, late nights and Bank Holidays) Job ref 389-26-8233615

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Teaching Hospitals Town Bradford Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/09/2026 23:59

Senior Pharmacy Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Closing Date: 6th September 2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 7th September 2026

Interview expected to take place: W/C 14th September 2026

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable of working as part of our friendly team. The position involves working closely with the Pharmacy Technicians to assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to this the successful candidate will work in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic taking and testing blood samples.

Main duties of the job

Key elements of the role are:

To assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

To carry out and report on routine finger prick blood tests for patients attending the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic.

To act as receptionist in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic and pharmacy reception when required.

Candidates must have significant experience of providing Pharmacy Support Services and must hold a Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to work towards it.

This post would be ideal for those working in community pharmacy and wanting to take a step into working within secondary care.

Working for our organisation

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Significant experience of dispensing
• Supervision of staff

Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Medicines Management
• Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work

Qualifications

• Good basic general education
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willing to work towards this qualification – in which case the salary will be paid at 75% of top of Band 3 salary, until the qualification is obtained).

other

• Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
• Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.