Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant – NHS Band 3 Training

Nhs-1; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to join our Pharmacy Department on a permanent, full-time basis. The role, in a busy dispensary, supports safe and efficient medicine supply while delivering excellent patient and healthcare professional service.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, a GPHC approved L2 qualification, and the ability to work well in a busy team with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

GPHC Approved L2 Pharmacy Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMM dispensing

Job description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to join our Pharmacy Department on a permanent, full-time basis. The role, in a busy dispensary, supports safe and efficient medicine supply while delivering excellent patient and healthcare professional service.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, a GPHC approved L2 qualification, and the ability to work well in a busy team with strong communication and organisational skills.