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Pharmacy Dispenser/Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Band 3)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 pro rata per annum
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
12 Mar 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
26 Feb 2026

Job overview

We are seeking an additional enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team in this exciting role. The main focus of this band 3 role will be to work in the pharmacy dispensary, but will also involve working in the pharmacy aseptics unit, procurement, distribution as well as invoice processing.  We are also looking to develop this role to include undertaking pharmacy work on the wards.

We would welcome applications from individuals working in community pharmacy who would like to start a career in hospital pharmacy, with training provided.   There will be future opportunities to develop further, with Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician roles available in the future.

You should have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or a recognised equivalent and experience in pharmacy is essential.  Without this qualification, we would consider you for a Band 2 role.

Meeting the needs of our service users is extremely important to us, and we are looking for an individual who shares our vision to deliver a high quality, service-user focused approach.  Applicants are encouraged to come for a visit to explore the role and department prior to interview.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a safe and efficient Pharmacy Service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Undertaking a wide range of dispensing duties in the support of Pharmacists and Technical staff.

Working in the pharmacy aseptics unit, procurement team and distribution on rotation.

To maintain safe, efficient and cost-effective supply of medicines to Homecare patients.

To provide support in implementing developments within Homecare services to meet the needs of the patient and the trust.

Supervising and assisting with the training of other staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached documents which provide further details including job description and person specification.