Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 186-1479-25-CS
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Wells Road Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
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Job overview
Are you an experienced pharmacy assistant with a GPhC approved Level 2 qualification in pharmacy services?
Have you got an interest in training and would you like to develop your supervisory and leadership skills? Due to internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary.
Main duties of the job
The position is based at the trusts centralised pharmacy department at the Wells Road Centre in Nottingham.
Working alongside the Lead Pharmacy Technicians and other Senior Pharmacy Assistant, the successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate the work of the Pharmacy Assistants working within the dispensary and ensure the effective day to day running of the department including the labelling and dispensing of prescriptions.
There is currently no requirements to work weekends, late nights or bank holidays.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist in the smooth running of the dispensary and monitoring of workflow.
To lead and co-ordinate the work of the pharmacy assistants working within the dispensary.
To label and dispense medicines accurately including the filling of compliance aides.
To order and issue FP10 prescription pads ensuring necessary records are completed.
To maintain stock using stock management procedures.
To assist in the induction and training of new and existing staff.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • GPhC approved Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services
- • Maths and English to GCSE grade C or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Science to grade C/4 or equivalent
Training
Essential criteria
- • Willing to undertake training in relation to departmental procedures
- • Experience of labelling and dispensing prescriptions
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience of working in a pharmacy
- • Experience in stock control
- • Evidence of working in a team
Desirable criteria
- • Experience in leading/ supervision a team
- • Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
- • Experience of pharmacy stock control systems
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Understanding of Good Dispensing Practices
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrates a problem solving approach
- • Evidence of attention to detail and accurate working
- • Demonstrates ability to co-ordinate workload and working towards deadlines
- • Demonstrates attention to detail and accurate working in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Experience of training other staff in systems of work
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- • Full driving licence, and access to transport to travel between locations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tejash Naik
- Job title
- Dispensary Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 7735791
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