Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Late night and weekend commitments required.)
- Job ref
- 151-SL0554
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley, Surrey
- Salary
- £26,240 - £27,928 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a 2-year fixed term position to cover secondment.
- Band 2 to 3 progression dependant on holding NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, and completion of internal competency program.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and forward-thinking pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant.
This role is key to supporting the safe, efficient and effective operation of our dispensary, helping us deliver excellent care to our patients.
We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure.
You will act as a positive role model, working along with other dispensary assistants, contributing to the smooth running of the service, and demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:
- Accurately label and dispense prescribed medication to patients.
- Ensure accurate receipt and storage of medication.
- Complete essential daily tasks to maintain safe operations.
- Provide a professional and efficient service to staff, patients, and visitors to the hospital.
- Work alongside a wide variety of healthcare professionals including Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, Doctors, and Nurses.
Working for our organisation
Please note: This post does not offer sponsorship.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What we're are looking for:
- Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication is desirable but not essential - Full training will be provided.
- Confidence with IT systems and accurate data entry.
- Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work within a large team, as well as independently.
Before applying, please review the Job Description & Person Specifications.
If you have any questions, please contact: Charlotte Edwards - [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
- To satisfy GPhC requirements you will need to hold or be able to work towards NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or have the equivalent level of experience.
- Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.
Desirable criteria
- Pro-active at work and willing to undertake training required for the role.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment
- Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods
Desirable criteria
- Previous dispensing experience
- Experience of communicating with a wide range of people.
- Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant.
- Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Adaptable – able to respond to changing customer demands in an innovative manner.
- Basic computer skills.
- Understanding of Customer Care.
- Clear communicator both written and verbal.
- Methodical/logical approach to work.
- High level of accuracy.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- To accurately perform calculations.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Awareness and understanding of own limitations and know when it is appropriate to refer.
Desirable criteria
- Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals.
- Knowledge in over-the-counter sales.
- Recent examples of providing good Customer Care.
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work alternate shifts of 9am to 5 and 11am to 7pm at Wexham Park Hospital and 9am -5:15pm and 11am - 7:15pm at Frimley Park Hospital.
- Ability to be work flexible hours including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rotational basis.
Desirable criteria
- Able and willing to travel to cross-site if needed.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Edwards
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 613 6501
- Additional information
Aileen Clark
Dispensary Manager
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