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Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

On-site in Bedford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 a year

About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Bedford
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Monday 23 November

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
  • Vocational qualification in IT skills
  • Experience in a pharmacy, warehouse or customer orientated environment
  • Experience of supervising staff in training
  • Understanding of customer care
  • Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good listening skills
  • Ability to organise own day to day work tasks
  • Accurate and organised
  • Shows initiative
  • Ability to deal sensitively with distressed / aggrieved customers / clients
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Standard keyboard skills

Nice to have

  • Experience of training other staff
  • Use of computer systems
  • Familiarity with drug names
  • Empathetic communication skills

Education & certifications

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

The role

**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**

Are you looking for a dynamic role centred on delivering outstanding pharmaceutical care to patients? We're seeking motivated pharmacy assistants to become an integral part of our forward-thinking team, working within our modern, automated dispensary facilities. In this position, you'll support the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions in the main dispensary, as well as contribute to effective stock management across the Pharmacy Department.

To be considered, you should have previous experience in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting, along with an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or an equivalent qualification).

We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about developing their skills, embracing new responsibilities, and consistently providing an excellent patient experience.

Bedford Pharmacy operates a 7-day service, so some weekend working will be required.

What you'll do

  • Provide high-quality dispensing services within the Pharmacy Dispensary.

  • Support and oversee the work of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians in the dispensary.

  • Participate in the late-duty rota, as well as weekend and bank-holiday shift patterns.

  • To receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary or Dispensary Satellites according to the agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems
  • To interpret prescriptions and where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions
  • To undertake dispensing tasks under supervision including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling
  • To check and restock the emergency drugs cupboard
  • To answer the telephone and resolve problems

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and literacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Job locations

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

United Kingdom

About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

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