Pharmacy Assistant

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistants to join our team in the busy Pharmacy Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, which is fully automated. The posting closes on 14 July 2026.

Location:

Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
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• Supply stock medicines to wards and departments as part of a ward-based clinical team.
• Dispense medicines to wards.
• Perform aseptic dispensing.
• Deliver medications to wards and departments.
• Rotational work at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, including late shift, bank holiday, Saturday and Sunday working; may also work at Bassetlaw Hospital Pharmacy as part of the rota.

• GCSE Maths, English Language and Science Grade A-C or equivalent (certificates required).
• Basic keyboard skills.
• Pharmacy experience desirable but not essential; full training will be given.
• Must undertake a joint qualification of BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills. Applicants who already hold these qualifications or equivalent must provide certificates.
• Applicants with non‑UK equivalent qualifications must provide a Statement of Comparability.

• Core hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Late shift: 12 noon – 8:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Weekends: 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
• Bank holiday rota: 9 am – 5:30 pm.
• Asseptic staff may have staggered start/finish times, with start times as early as 8 am.

Salary: £25,272 a year (pro-rata per annum). Band
2. Permanent contract. Part-time working pattern.

• Extensive range of learning opportunities.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with terms & conditions.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary-sacrifice schemes.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly those from under-represented groups including people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.