Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistants to join our team. This post will be based in our busy Pharmacy Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which is fully automated.
Candidates must have GCSE qualifications in Science, English Language and Maths at Grade C or above. Certificates must be provided prior to interview.
Pharmacy experience is desirable for this post but not essential as full training would be given. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a joint qualification of BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills.
Applications from candidates who already possess the BTEC Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent are also eligible to apply for this post. Any candidate applying for this post that already possess these qualifications must provide certificates prior interview.
Applications from candidates with non-UK equivalent qualifications must also posses a Statement of Comparability. This must also be provided prior to interview.
The core hours for the role are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The late shift is 12noon to 8:30pm Monday to Friday and weekends of both Saturday and Sunday of 9am to 5:30pm. All of which are worked on a rota basis. There is also a requirement for participation in a Bank Holiday rota which is 9am to 5:30pm. When working in aseptics, there is a requirement for staff to have staggered start / finish time and so start times can be as early as 8am.
Main duties of the job
You would be involved in:
The supply of stock medicines to wards and departments as part of a ward based clinical team; The dispensing of medicines to wards; Aseptic dispensing; The delivery of medications to wards and departments; Rotational work at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which will include late shift, Bank Holiday, Saturday and Sunday working; You may also be asked to work at Bassetlaw Hospital Pharmacy as part of a rota. The Necessary Requirements GCSE Maths, English Language and Science grade A-C or equivalent (certificates of which must be provided prior interview). Basic keyboard skills
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Commitment to undertake training
Desirable
- Hospital or community pharmacy experience
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 3 GCSE’s including Science Maths and English language at Grade C or above or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
- Good numeric and literacy skills
- Basic keyboard skills
Desirable
- BTEC Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- 2 GCSE Science at grade C or above
- ECDL
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues.
- Possess tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Motivated.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Able to follow set procedures
- Able to work methodically, accurately and with speed while under pressure.
- Be able to show initiative.
- Ability to work on their own.
- Ability to participate in “shift” and weekend rotas.
- Be able to undertake manipulation of syringes and devices for aseptic dispensing.
Desirable
- Desire to work in the NHS.
- Ability to manage their own time.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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