Job overview
The general pharmacy department is looking for recruit a pharmacy assistant to perform general duties which will support the efficient running of the department. We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy assistant to join our highly motivated and focussed teams. To perform a variety of tasks associated with the supply of medicines to our wards. The successful candidate will receive the required training for the post.
The post holder will work from 8.30 till 5pm four days of the week and 10.30 till 7pm one day of the week. This is a full time position and we are unable to support part time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be expected to work towards a Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) qualification in Principles and Practice for pharmacy support staff. Please note this is a qualification only recognised within our trust.
Experience in dealing with the public
Good organisational skills
Demonstrate high levels of accuracy in all areas of work
Able to work with PC’s input data and other information
The post holder will be required to undertake further education, training and validation before being allowed to undertake the duties required of this post.
The post holder will also have to deal with telephone enquiries into the department and will have to use their knowledge and experience to answer the query or pass it on to a relevant member of the pharmacy department.
Be able to work in a team or autonomously when working on the wards during top up duties.
To participate in Good Dispensing Practice (GDP) training to meet the requirements of the wholesale dealer licence.
To undertake all mandatory training as requested by the Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in customer care environment
Desirable
- Experience in a pharmacy environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE grade C in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in pharmacy services
Practical and intellectual
Essential
- Experience in customer care environment
- Good all round communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work
- Good computer and keyboard skills
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant - Supply Services with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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