Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wells Road Centre Town Nottingham Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 19/07/2026 23:59
Pharmacy Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer. You will join our dedicated team delivering dispensing and ward services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Wells Road Centre.
You will rotate within different areas of the department including dispensary, stores and distribution, therefore will need to be methodical, accurate and be able to follow procedures.
You should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with an eagerness to learn and provide a high standard of service to our patients and services users.
There is a requirement to possess an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services (or equivalent); however we can fund the course and provide on the job training and support to complete the qualification.
Main duties of the job
- The receipt of medicines for onward supply to wards and departments
- Assembly of orders for distribution to wards and dispensary
- Assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various sites throughout the trust
- Ensure accurate stock control of medicines
- Accurately and efficiently dispense and label medicines for patients
- Work closely with other members of the pharmacy team to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the hospitals and clinics
Hours of work
8.30am to 5pm while working in pharmacy stores & in dispensary. There is currently no requirement to work weekends or bank holidays. We welcome applications from those wishing to work either full time or part-time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You should have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics and a Science. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. The DBS application cost is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), deducted from salary over the first 2 months of employment. Enrol for the DBS Update Service is encouraged; an annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including English, Maths and a science at grade C or above
- NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills
Experience
- Proven ability for team working with good interpersonal skills, following procedures
- Experience in NHS Computerised stock control
- Experience of working in a pharmacy
- Working as part of a team
Training
- Committed to undertake a course of study to work towards the relevant NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills
Knowledge
- Knowledge of one’s limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate
- Experience of stock management
Skills
- Good organisational skills
- Able to be flexible
- Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to prioritise workload
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Accurate and pays attention to detail
- Basic Office skills
Contractual
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Values and Behaviours
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties. Therefore this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions is required.
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