Job overview

Permanent | Part Time - 18 hours 

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a rewarding environment? The Pharmacy department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team and help us deliver a top-quality service to patients.

What You’ll Need:

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

• GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Team focussed, and able to complete tasks independently

Previous hospital experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

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:

• Support the receipt, processing, and provision of pharmaceutical supplies in the Stores department.

• Help with ward drug top-ups.

• Work on the Dispensary Reception, receiving prescriptions and providing excellent customer service.

• Handle busy enquiry lines

• Contribute to a safe and efficient pharmacy service for patients.

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.