Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to support the Dispensary and Stores & Distribution team. You will help ensure safe medicine supply and deliver excellent patient and clinician service in a busy environment.

Training and development opportunities are provided, with in-house competencies, weekend and bank holiday rota, and a focus on growing your pharmaceutical knowledge and professional skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification).
• Ability to maintain dispensary competencies and work accurately in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for face-to-face and telephone queries.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient supply of medicines in a busy dispensary.
• Provide customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Gain experience in Controlled Drugs and Clinical Trial dispensing.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rota.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Face-to-face & phone handling

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Reporting into the Dispensary and stores manager, some of your responsibilities will include: As a Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant, you will work within the Dispensary gaining valuable experience and expanding your own pharmaceutical knowledge. We will support you in completing our in house competencies by providing you with the necessary training and development opportunities. The variety and diversity of working in the Dispensary and providing cover for the Stores & Distribution team will allow you to gain a well-rounded understanding of the pharmacy workflow. You will also get to expand your expertise in Controlled Drugs and Clinical Trial dispensing. Participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota is essential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly and supportive Pharmacy Department for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as aSenior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, approachable and committed to delivering a high-quality pharmacy service. Working within a busy dispensary environment, you will play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient supply of medicines while providing excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.

About You

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship (or equivalent qualification).
• Ability to maintain dispensary competencies and work accurately in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence handling queries both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable, reliable, and committed to delivering a high-quality service.
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.