Job overview
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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is opening a brand-new Pharmacy Supply and Dispensing Hub at our Swandean site in Worthing - and we are recruiting five Pharmacy Assistants to help build the service from day one.
This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy assistants working in hospital, community or retail pharmacy who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive NHS environment.
You will be part of a specialist mental health pharmacy service supporting inpatient wards, urgent care and community teams across Sussex.
Hospital experience is welcome but not essential - we are looking for motivated individuals who are organised, accurate and ready to develop.
These posts are Band 3 for applicants who hold the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
We are a specialist mental health and learning disability Trust. The Pharmacy Hub is a structured, professional working environment with clear processes and team support. You will not be working alone and will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing development support.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Support the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions
- Assemble and supply ward stock medicines
- Receive, store and rotate medicines safely
- Support controlled drug processes in line with policy
- Use electronic dispensing and tracking systems
- Monitor stock levels and expiry dates
- Communicate with clinical teams regarding medicines supply
You will work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in a structured, well-supported team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details.
You will:
- Support the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions
- Assemble and supply ward stock medicines
- Receive, store and rotate medicines safely
- Support controlled drug processes in line with policy
- Use electronic dispensing and tracking systems
- Monitor stock levels and expiry dates
- Communicate with clinical teams regarding medicines supply
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant (Higher Level) Pharmacy Hub with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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