# Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Camberley
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Pharmacy assistant
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £27,106 - £28,850 per annum incl HCAS
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Late night and weekend commitments required.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-26T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17T14:31:12.267Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Slough_Berkshire/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8165491
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8165491?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.fhft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and forward-thinking pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant.

This role is key to supporting the safe, efficient and effective operation of our dispensary, helping us deliver excellent care to our patients.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure.

You will act as a positive role model, supporting and supervising other dispensary assistants, contributing to the smooth running of the service, and demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism.

### Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:

- Supervise, support and train dispensary assistants in all aspects of the dispensary service
- Contribute to reviewing and updating procedures to enhance service quality.
- Assist in managing absence and performance issues within the team.
- Ensure accurate receipt, storage, labelling and dispensing of medication.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to maintain safe daily operations.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Before applying, please review the Job Description & Person Specifications.

What we're are looking for:

- Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication.
- Confidence with IT systems and accurate data entry.
- Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- A supportive approach to colleagues, with interest in training and supervision.

Please note: This post does not offer sponsorship.

If you have any questions, please contact: Harjit Bansal – \[email protected\]

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience of working on a reception in a busy environment
- Basic computer skills
- Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods

**Desirable**

- Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals
- Knowledge in over the counter sales
- Previous dispensing experience

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
- NVQ 2
- Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.

### Skills & Knowledge

**Essential**

- Understanding of Customer Care
- Clear communicator both written and verbal
- Ability to work as part of a team

**Desirable**

- Recent examples of providing good Customer Care
- Experience of communicating with a wide range of people
- Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant
- Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system

## Documents

- [trust values (pdf, 577.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=736)
- [guidance for applicants (pdf, 262.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1513)
- [pharmacy dispensary assistant (2) (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10466842)

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