Pharmacy Assistant (Higher Level) Pharmacy Hub

Job summary

"previous applicants need not apply"

New service. New team. Join us at the start.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is opening a brand-new Pharmacy Supply and Dispensing Hub at our Swandean site in Worthing - and we are recruiting five Pharmacy Assistants to help build the service from day one.

This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy assistants working in hospital, community or retail pharmacy who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive NHS environment.

You will be part of a specialist mental health pharmacy service supporting inpatient wards, urgent care and community teams across Sussex.

Hospital experience is welcome but not essential - we are looking for motivated individuals who are organised, accurate and ready to develop.

Qualification & Pay

These posts are Band 3 for applicants who hold the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).

About the setting

We are a specialist mental health and learning disability Trust. The Pharmacy Hub is a structured, professional working environment with clear processes and team support. You will not be working alone and will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing development support.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Support the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions

• Assemble and supply ward stock medicines

• Receive, store and rotate medicines safely

• Support controlled drug processes in line with policy

• Use electronic dispensing and tracking systems

• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates

• Communicate with clinical teams regarding medicines supply

You will work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in a structured, well-supported team.

About us

What we're looking for

You will be:

• Methodical and accurate

• Comfortable working in a busy environment

• Confident using IT systems

• Able to prioritise workload

• A strong team player

Experience working with medicines is desirable.

This is an opportunity to be part of a brand-new pharmacy hub and to develop your career within NHS pharmacy services.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details.

You will:

• Support the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions

• Assemble and supply ward stock medicines

• Receive, store and rotate medicines safely

• Support controlled drug processes in line with policy

• Use electronic dispensing and tracking systems

• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates

• Communicate with clinical teams regarding medicines supply

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Desirable

• Level 2 qualified Pharmacy Assistant
• 3 GCSEs (or equiv), Grade C/4 or above in to include Maths, English Language

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices across pharmacy services
• Knowledge of pharmacy medicine supply systems
• Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medicines
• Trained to the higher level of the national profile of a Pharmacy Assistant job description
• Experience of working in a pharmacy team with medicines