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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Senior Pharmacy Assistant Patient Services

Description

We're looking for a motivated team player with an ability to contribute to vital pharmacy services within the Trust. They will ensure delivery of essential pharmacy services and assist with dispensing of medicines and other items to wards, other departments, and patients.

The post holder will be trained in the use of the epic system to receipt prescriptions. Responsibilities include:

  • Welcoming customers at the hatch and processing receipts of their prescriptions
  • Rotating and putting away stock to maintain a tidy and safe working environment in the Dispensary
  • Sending medicines to patients/carers' home addresses
  • Providing unplanned cover for the ward topping up service
  • Assisting with dispensing activities and delivering medicines to wards when required

The successful candidate will be expected to have good communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and be a good team player. Initiative, common sense, and flexibility are also essential.

The salary for this position is £31,554 to £33,270 per annum, and it is a permanent, full-time role.

Skills

Required

  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Good Team Player
  • Calm under pressure
  • Good attention to detail
  • Initiative and common sense
  • Flexible Approach

Nice to have

  • Previous dispensing experience
  • Previous Hospital experience
  • Using/knowledge of EPIC Systems
  • Good understanding of Pharmacy/NHS issues
  • Stock control knowledge

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9271-26-0441

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