# Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant - Internal Only > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-dispensary-assistant-internal-only/082865c7-7eb6-4813-b04d-fe3708f8c5d8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-dispensary-assistant-internal-only/082865c7-7eb6-4813-b04d-fe3708f8c5d8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Location:** Maidstone - **Profession:** Pharmacy assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, plus one weekend in 6) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-31T18:01:43.884Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8162661 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Pharmacy Services at Maidstone are modern and proactive and are highly regarded in the Trust. The Main Pharmacy is in a modern purpose-built department complete with fully automated dispensary and excellent training facilities. For more information on our departments please visit www.mtw.nhs.uk The Trust has a free staff bus service between Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (staff can get on/off the bus at any stops along the route). Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. ### Main duties of the job Have you ever considered a career in Pharmacy or would you like to expand your current dispensing skills across a wider range of medication? Due to internal progression we are looking for a dispensing assistant to join our experienced team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician and Assistants. You will be working in the main dispensary and duties will include: dispensing medication for patients being seen at A&E, inpatients, outpatients and for discharges. Ensuring medication is prepared and dispensed appropriately for the infusion suite is a key aspect of the role, therefore attention to detail, an enjoyment of following a process and good organisational skills are vital. You will receive full training, including NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in pharmacy services and gain experience of dispensing medication across a variety of specialities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good oral and written communication skills - Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload **Desirable** - IT literate - Proven customer care skills - Quick and accurate dispensing ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE Grade C or above in English - GCSE Grade C or above in Maths. **Desirable** - NVQ customer services - NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services ### Experience/Knowledge **Essential** - Experience with dealing with members of the public in a service capacity **Desirable** - Experience of working in a hospital or other healthcare environment - Experience of working in pharmacy - Knowledge of prescription charges and exemptions - Some experience using computers (ECDL) ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [pharmacy - job pack (pdf, 473.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2005) - [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 360.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10503726) ## 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.