Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education
Minimum 4 GCSE’s including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above
- Education
Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or willing to work towards
- Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of system management for specialised IT systems acquired through formal training or equivalent experience
- Knowledge
Understanding of what EPMA is and how it impacts healthcare.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of Information Governance
- Knowledge
Understanding the role of a Hospital Pharmacy assistant
- Experience
Stock control
- Experience
Customer service
- Technical Skills
Accurate, numerate
- Technical Skills
Good IT skills (MS Office and internet as a minimum)
- Technical Skills
Ability to prioritise work
- Technical Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Technical Skills
Ability to train other staff
- Personal Attributes
Aware of own limitations / authority
- Personal Attributes
Team player with good working relationships and able to work across organisational boundaries
- Other requirements specific to the role
Must be prepared to complete the relevant Training
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education
IT Qualification
- Experience
Previous pharmacy experience
- Technical Skills
Experience of communicating information to a wide variety of individuals with different levels of understanding
- Technical Skills
Able to demonstrate problem solving
- Other requirements specific to the role
Able to travel between sites
Job overview
An unique opportunity has arisen for a motivated, committed, and adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy. We are seeking a motivated, hardworking, and efficient person to join our pharmacy team.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospitals and providing assistance to the Digital Medicines team.
This shared post will expose you to hospital pharmacy processes as well as acquiring additional digital knowledge and skills related to EPMA and other digital systems. If not already attained, you will also complete your Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys combining pharmacy practice with digital skills to support and shape Digital Health initiatives.
Good communication skills, flexibility, commitment, and strong teamwork are essential qualities for this role. Your skills will be enhanced across various areas as you work in across both the Dispensary team and the Digital Medicines team, supplying medications, resolving queries, provide EPMA support, and deliver teaching and training to multidisciplinary staff across UHD.
We have ambitious plans to develop our sites, making even better use of our combined resources to serve our population most effectively.
Main duties of the job
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.
When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Cross Site Working - Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: Monday, 11th November 2026
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant – Dispensary & Digital Medicines with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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