Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary)

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barnstaple is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant. In this role, you will assist the Technician with dispensary operations, supervise training for junior staff, and check medications for accuracy. The position requires participation in flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays. Candidates with developmental opportunities may also be considered. The organization offers generous relocation support, 27 days of paid leave, and a comprehensive NHS Pension scheme.

Benefits

Extensive staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.
• Experience in medication dispensing.
• Strong candidate consideration for developmental roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technician in the dispensary operations.
• Supervise training of junior staff.
• Perform final accuracy checks of medications.

Job description

The closing date is 20 January 2026.

Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary)

As the Senior Assistant you will assist the Technician in the smooth running of the Dispensary. You will be supervising and assisting with the training of junior staff and carry out a final accuracy check of medications.

You will assist with the dispensing of medication for our inpatient, outpatient, discharge and Controlled Drug prescriptions. You will liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team, supervise and assist with training junior staff and perform a final accuracy check of medications.

Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. Roles offered on a developmental basis will be banded lower (band 2) until competency targets are met.

Any successful applicant will be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas.

We offer a generous package of relocation support, including an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation allowance to help ease the transition for those moving to North Devon.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Maria Phillips, Dispensary Manager 01271 322395, [e-mail] or Sophie Hulland, Deputy Dispensary Manager 01271 322395, [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Benefits

• Extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and flexible technology purchases.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust