# Lead Pharmacy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-pharmacy-assistant/eb4f7845-8252-4252-b3ec-833aa84a644a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-pharmacy-assistant/eb4f7845-8252-4252-b3ec-833aa84a644a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dorchester - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Participate in late nights and weekend working) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T15:43:16.538Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8098742 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8098742?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview As a Lead Pharmacy Assistant you will be responsible for supervising in the pharmacy dispensary and the supervision of the pharmacy decentralised service and support with line management of pharmacy assistants. You are expected to have  completed or be working towards an accuracy checking qualification to allow you to accurately final check medications. You will also provide Medicine Management services to inpatients at Dorset County Hospital ensuring patients own medications are checked and able to be used and ensure supplies for the inpatients are managed and prepared for discharge. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided. - hrs per week. Staff will be expected to work weekends, Bank Holidays & late duties on a rotational basis. Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required. ### Main duties of the job You will assist the Pharmacy Department to ensure the smooth discharge of patients, lead the dispensary team and participate in the Accuracy checking program (ACP). Under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Technician you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department and at ward level. You will visit a variety of wards to provide medicines provision for patients. You will work as part of a team providing a quality dispensing service. Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at \[email protected\] if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. ## Job Details As a Lead Pharmacy Assistant you will be responsible for supervising in the pharmacy dispensary and the supervision of the pharmacy decentralised service and support with line management of pharmacy assistants. You are expected to have completed or be working towards an accuracy checking qualification to allow you to accurately final check medications. You will also provide Medicine Management services to inpatients at Dorset County Hospital ensuring patients own medications are checked and able to be used and ensure supplies for the inpatients are managed and prepared for discharge. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided. hrs per week. Staff will be expected to work weekends, Bank Holidays & late duties on a rotational basis. Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required. ## Job Description You will assist the Pharmacy Department to ensure the smooth discharge of patients, lead the dispensary team and participate in the Accuracy checking program (ACP). Under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Technician you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department and at ward level. You will visit a variety of wards to provide medicines provision for patients. You will work as part of a team providing a quality dispensing service. Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. ## Responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at \[email protected\] if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Knowledge of the legal aspects of accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions - Good and broad understanding of pharmacy practice in order to support and advise other staff - Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately - Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action - Ability to work with minimum supervision - Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, able to plan and organise straightforward activities, adjusting plans and priorities as necessary depending upon circumstances - Good communication skills both oral & written - Good knowledge of the legal requirements (Law and Ethics) for dispensing and supplying medicines, including controlled drugs - Able to work flexibly within a team whilst having the ability to supervise, motivate and direct a team - Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require - Committed to professional development **Desirable** - Ability to work as part of a team - Computer literacy & keyboard skills ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department - Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department **Desirable** - Experience of Accuracy Checking - Experience of using JAC or equivalent pharmacy computer system - Significant experience of ward based working - Knowledge of medicines optimisation - Experience of training staff within pharmacy setting - Experience of leadership within team - Knowledge of line management and support - Knowledge of Standard operating Procedure reviews ### Education, Qualifications & Training **Desirable** - Level 3 qualification in pharmaceutical services or equivalent level 2 with minimum of 2 years pharmacy experience qualified as a Assistant - Medicines Optimisation for Pharmacy Support Staff – Unit 1 – or working towards - Accuracy Checking qualification or working towards ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [lead pharmacy assistant (pdf, 456.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10392658) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.