Pharmacy Assistant

Responsibilities

• The receipt of medicines for onward supply to wards and departments
• Assembly of orders for distribution to wards and dispensary
• To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various sites throughout the trust
• To ensure accurate stock control of medicines
• Accurately and efficiently dispense and label medicines for patients
• Work closely with other members of the pharmacy team to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the hospitals and clinics

• 8.30am to 4.45pm whilst working in pharmacy stores
• 8.45am to 5pm whilst working in dispensary

There is currently no requirement to work weekends or bank holidays. We welcome applications from those wishing to work either full time or part‑time.

You will rotate within different areas of the department including dispensary, stores and distribution, therefore will need to be methodical, accurate and be able to follow procedures.

You should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with an eagerness to learn and provide a high standard of service to our patients and service users.

There is a requirement to possess an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services (or equivalent); however we can fund the course and provide on‑the‑job training and support to complete the qualification.

GCSE grade C or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use are required. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

#TeamNotts

HC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers.

We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority.

We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced); this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.