Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 186-962-25-GH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wells Road Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
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 & support to complete the qualification.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to cover all the following aspects within the department:
- The receipt of medicines for onward supply to wards and departments
- Assembly of orders for distribution to wards and dispensary
- To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various sites
throughout the trust
- To ensure accurate stock control of medicines
- Accurately and efficiently dispense and label medicines for patients
- You will be required to 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 will be:
8.30am to 4.45pm whilst working in pharmacy stores
8.45am to 5pm whilst working 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.
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 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
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; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay 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 is below the minimum salary 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
- Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including English, Maths and a science at grade C or above
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven ability for team working good interpersonal skills, following procedures
- Good interpersonal skills
- Following procedures
Desirable criteria
- Experience in NHS Computerised stock control
- Experience of working in a pharmacy
- Working as part of a team
Training
Essential criteria
- To be committed to undertake a course of study to work towards, the relevant NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of one’s limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of stock management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proficient computer use
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Customer service skills
- Basic Office skills
Contractual
Essential criteria
- 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.
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- 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
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role.
- Able to perform frequent, light physical effort e.g. long periods of standing, Unpacking orders, putting away stock and regularly lifting boxes with the aid of equipment where necessary
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Greg Edwards
- Job title
- Pharmacy Operational Manager Procurement
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01157738017
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