Pharmacy Assistant

5 days ago

Brighton, United Kingdom Transformationunitgm Full time

Main area: Pharmacy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent – Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part‑time hours available). Job ref 279-7595424-DEC25 Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust – NHS site – Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Salary: £24,465 – £26,598 per annum, pro rata, yearly. Closing date: 18/12/2025 23:59. Job Overview Pharmacy Assistant Rotational – Band 2 (with Band 3 progression) We are excited to invite applications from enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable pharmacy assistants with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly, dedicated pharmacy team. We will support you to progress your career and learn new skills. Applicants must hold or be willing to work towards the NVQ level 2 qualification in Pharmacy service skills or equivalent. Essential criteria for apprenticeship funding eligibility Aged 16 or above Resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. Must hold a GCSE in Maths & English (Grade A*‑C / 9‑5 or functional skills in Maths and English). Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject. Must not already be in any form of formal government‑funded education. Main duties of the job We require rotational pharmacy assistants to work in our busy dispensary providing a range of dispensing duties for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post holder will also work within the receipt and distribution team on a rotational basis. The post holders will also be offered the opportunity to undertake ward‑based training. This will provide you with the skills to work alongside the pharmacy team at ward level within the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Your role will include checking Patient’s Own Drugs and transcribing medications for supply. Duties within the dispensary include: Labelling and dispensing of medicines including blister packs Reception duties Duties within receipt and distribution include: Receipt and storage of medicines including expiry‑date checks Replenishment of ward stock Delivering medicines to wards when needed Person specification Experience of working in a team Good level of literacy and numerical skills and ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent 5 GCSE’s at grade A*‑C (including maths, English language and science) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Additional Information Contact information: Alex Barber – Deputy Operational Lead pharmacy technician – Email: alexandra.barber@nhs.net – Phone: 01273 696955 Ext. 64165. For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For help with the application process for Non‑Nursing vacancies, email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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