Job overview

Permanent | Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our friendly department for a motivated and enthusiastic individual as one of our Pharmacy Dispensary Assistants. The variety and diversity of this role will involve, working in the Dispensary, organising the supply of childhood vaccinations and providing cover for the Stores & Distribution team. This will allow you to gain a well-rounded understanding of the pharmacy workflow.

What You'll Need:

• GPHC Approved L2 Pharmacy Qualification (or willingness to work towards).

• Team focussed, and able to complete tasks independently

Join our friendly team and make a difference in a vibrant and supportive environment!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Dispensary Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision

• Receive and verify prescriptions from patients and carers

• Support the storage and supply of vaccines for the school immunisation service

• Safely handle and dispense cytotoxic medicines, including oral chemotherapy, in line with SOPs

• Perform reception duties such as answering calls, filing, shredding, and scanning documents into electronic systems

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.