Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Officer – Job Share (0.4 WTE)
The closing date is 31 May 2026
Are you an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a positive, proactive Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly team and support the smooth running of our busy aseptics, dispensary & stores departments based at Princess Royal University Hospital.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work closely with the aseptics, dispensary & stores teams and wider pharmacy team to ensure the safe, efficient, and caring delivery of services to our patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment where new ideas are encouraged and professional growth is celebrated. If you’re a Pharmacy Assistant ready for more responsibility and looking for a fresh challenge, we’ll make sure you have the support, training, and resources to succeed.
Main duties of the job
Dispensary
- Ensure the safe, effective and economical use of medicines for all Trust patients.
- Work in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Accurately dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge (TTO) medications.
- Refer any non-routine or complex queries to senior staff when appropriate.
- Use pharmacy computer systems correctly, entering accurate data.
- Participate in the 7-day pharmacy service, including weekends, late shifts and bank holidays.
- Dispense Controlled Drugs (CDs) using the Omnicell system.
- Carry out daily housekeeping and maintenance tasks as outlined in daily/weekly rotas.
Aseptics
- Clean, tidy and disinfect the aseptic environment and equipment in line with local SOPs (may require early starts).
- Assist with environmental monitoring within aseptic services.
- Maintain accurate records as required by SOPs.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, including dress code and hygiene standards.
- Follow all departmental health and safety guidelines.
- Complete required validation and ongoing competency assessments for aseptic work.
- Support the Pharmacy Distribution Service with general duties, including:
- Receiving and checking incoming goods
- Completing ward top‑ups
- Issuing stock to wards
Job responsibilities
- Rotate between Dispensary, Stores & Aseptics.
- Follow all SOPs in all areas.
- Complete all competencies in all areas.
- Liaise with all pharmacy staff, admin & clerical staff, nursing staff, patients & their relatives, and the general public.
- Ensure safe, effective, and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.
- Accurately dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.
- Contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust.
- Support the Dispensary Manager by contributing to the development of the Dispensary Services.
- Refer non‑routine enquiries to a more senior member of staff as appropriate.
- Use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately from prescription forms and other prescriptions.
- Store and archive data according to local and regional guidelines.
- Participate in a 7‑day operational model including working weekends, late shifts and bank holidays.
- Advise patients on the use of their outpatient medication where applicable.
- Prioritise work using initiative.
- Dispense Controlled Drugs using the Omnicell system.
- Carry out daily housekeeping duties.
- Tidy, clean and disinfect the Aseptic Services environment and equipment.
- Assist with environmental monitoring in Aseptic services.
- Prepare documentation and labels using the pharmacy computer system.
- Perform transfer disinfection into the aseptic unit and isolators according to procedures.
- Stand or sit at isolators for long periods and check volumes of other staff after training and competence assessment.
- Participate in the monitoring and cleaning rota of isolators following SOPs.
- Assist in the maintenance of equipment as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 certificate in pharmacy skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences qualification or equivalent or currently undertaking course.
Skills
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Be able to plan and prioritise the day‑to‑day activities of self and others.
- Be able to deal with routine dispensary enquiries.
Experiences
- Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing systems.
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy (community or hospital).
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£30,142 a year (pro rata per annum inc HCA pro rata).
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