Trainee Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust seeks Dispensary Assistants to join the pharmacy team at Wansbeck General Hospital. Successful candidates will play a vital role in medicines supply, dispensing, and patient care, with opportunities for professional development through the NHS. This role supports the Trust's commitment to high-quality healthcare across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy services desirable but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 expected to be achieved within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to medicines supply and dispensing medication at ward level.
• Support the delivery of ward pharmacy service within the pharmacy department.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

We are looking for ideal candidates to join our existing team of Dispensary Assistants at Wansbeck General Hospital (WGH). The successful candidate will undertake activities at ward level and within the pharmacy department, contributing to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients, such as medicines supply and dispensing medication.

The post will be based at Wansbeck General Hospital, but the post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust. Weekend cover will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital to support the 7-day clinical service to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH).

An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is desirable; if not held, it is expected to be achieved within 12 months. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Annex 20 Applies: This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, allowing progression to the next pay band upon completion of an agreed set of competencies without applying for a higher-level post.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient suitable applications are received.

To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern ward pharmacy service, undertaking activities within the pharmacy department that support medicines supply, drug administration, and dispensing medication.

Our trust manages hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, Hexham, and several community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, including the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We also provide home care services and community-based services, aiming to give patients greater choice and control, helping them live independently and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We prioritize high-quality patient care, ensuring an exceptional experience for every patient and service user. Our patient experience programme is one of the most extensive in England.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Lesley Barnfather
Job title: Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]