Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a flexible working approach to deliver a high quality patient-focused pharmacy service at Good Hope Hospital. Applications are invited from all dispensing assistants, including those who are community-based with no previous hospital experience. This is an excellent opportunity to further your pharmacy career and break into the hospital sector.
The successful candidate will work on the acute medicine wards, managing stock levels, helping to dispense prescriptions for patients on these wards, and working collaboratively with ward staff to improve stock holding. You will also contribute to cost saving schemes, such as returning unused medications. You will ensure that medication is supplied safely, accurately and in a timely manner. Full training will be given.
You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focused service.
This role would suit someone committed to providing high quality, patient safety focused care, utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a large team.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria. For further information please contact Melanie Mitchell -- melanie.mitchell@uhb.nhs.uk - 0121 424 9128.
Main duties of the job
The required candidate must have excellent organisational and time management skills, as they will be responsible for a variety of ward-based, dispensary and stock management activities. They will need to have good attention to detail and be happy working flexibly within a team.
They will:
Meet the essential criteria of the job specification
Hold a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (formerly NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant) qualification or equivalent
The role involves:
Working on the acute medicine wards, managing stock levels and improving stock holding
Dispensing prescriptions for in and out-patients
Contributing to cost saving schemes, such as returning unused medications
Stock control and checking/assembling items for ward stock
Topping up the emergency cupboard
Preparing discharge prescriptions, including blister packs
Preparing controlled drug orders
Reception and telephone duties
Supporting the training and supervision of pre-registration technicians and other support staff
Participating in late nights, weekends and bank holidays
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 04 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9016765
- Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
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This advert is for Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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