Trainee Medicines Management Assistant

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Job summary

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a motivated individual to join the hospital pharmacy team. The role offers ward-based pharmacy exposure and dispensing duties within the pharmacy dispensary, with training provided to successful candidates.

Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English and a Level 2 pharmacy qualification; prior pharmacy experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in Maths & English at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification.
• Applications are welcome from those who have completed a level 2 pharmacy qualification.
• If you already have the required qualifications and skills then you will start the role as a band 3.
• Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, adapt to changing demands, and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with ward-based Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
• Support the safe and secure storage of medicines on wards.
• Assess patients’ own medication to check suitability for use.
• Maintain medication supplies for inpatients on allocated wards.
• Ensure efficient use of medicines by facilitating safe transfer of medication around the hospital.
• Prioritise and facilitate discharges.
• Dispense inpatient and discharge prescriptions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

Level 2 pharmacy qualification

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

Job description

Company: York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual interested in working within a hospital pharmacy setting. You will gain experience in ward-based working and the pharmacy dispensary whilst working towards a pharmacy qualification.

Applications are welcome from those who have already completed a level 2 pharmacy qualification. If you already have the required qualifications and skills then you will start the role as a band 3.

Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be able to adapt to changing demands, be committed to providing a high quality patient focused service and be someone who is proactive.

Core service hours are Monday to Friday 08:45 – 17:15 and you will contribute to the weekend rota (roughly 1 in 8) and bank holiday rota (roughly 1 per year).

Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths & English at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification and meet the essential criteria of the job specification.

The role of the successful candidate will include:

• Working closely with the ward-based Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists
• Supporting the safe and secure storage of medicines on the wards
• Assessing patients own medication to check it’s suitability for use
• Maintaining medication supplies for inpatients on allocated wards by completing regular locker checks
• Ensuring efficient use of medicines by facilitating the safe transfer of medication around the hospital
• Prioritising and facilitating discharges
• Dispensing inpatient and discharge prescriptions

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

For further information about working for out Trust, please visit:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust