Trainee or Qualified Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a role in pharmacy services. This position offers training towards a Level 2 qualification in pharmacy while providing hands-on experience in dispensary and clinical services. Strong communication skills are essential. The role includes dispensing medications and supporting discharge processes. Benefits include NHS Pension Scheme, generous holidays, and access to various support schemes.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Generous relocation package

Confidential advice and support services

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with a Level 2 qualification in pharmacy will be considered for a higher band.

Responsibilities

• Dispense various types of prescriptions.
• Check patients’ own medicines and manage medication orders.
• Support discharge processes for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Job description

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


We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual interested in developing skills within hospital pharmacy services.

You will gain experience in the pharmacy dispensary and clinical service whilst working towards a Level 2 qualification in pharmacy. Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Applications are also welcomed from candidates that already hold a recognised Level 2 qualification in pharmacy. These applicants, if successful at interview will be appointed at a band 3.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

It is essential that you are able to adapt to changing demands and be committed to providing a high quality patient focused service.

Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

The role of the successful candidate will include:
• Dispensing discharge, inpatient, specialist outpatient and outside unit prescription requests.
• Dispensing discharge and stock controlled drug prescription requests.
• Checking patients own medicines on admission and ordering patient specific medicines under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
• Supporting to facilitate the discharge process.
• Ensuring the pharmacy waste and medication returns are dealt with appropriately and disposed of or returned according to Trust waste guidelines and departmental procedures.
• Providing a reception service for outpatients and supporting the timely organisation of the dispensary workload.
• Providing delivery support where applicable.
• Ordering and maintaining stock as part of an allocated weekly ward top-up.
• Participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

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.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

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.

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This advert closes on Monday 1 Sep 2025