# Pharmacy Dispenser/Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Band 3)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Airedale General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Pharmacy assistant
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (full and part time hours available)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19T10:10:59.842Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Steeton_Keighley/Airedale_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8232148
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8232148?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

### 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.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Relevent experience working in a pharmacy environment
- Experience in working as part of a team in a busy environment.

**Desirable**

- Experience of working in a hospital environment preferable but not essential
- Experience at working in an aseptic compounding unit preferable but not essential

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or be in the process of completing
- Literacy and Numeracy skills

## Documents

- [links (pdf, 207.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1669)
- [ai statement (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2960)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 70.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1621)
- [probation policy (pdf, 323.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2588)
- [applying for a job (pdf, 286.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3022)
- [values & behaviours (pdf, 681.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1615)
- [airedale welcome brochure (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2741)
- [trust inclusion statement (pdf, 266.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2502)
- [information for applicants (pdf, 285.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2587)
- [disclosure & barring policy (pdf, 334.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3061)
- [airedale recruitment process guide (pdf, 142.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1885)
- [job description & person specification (pdf, 596.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10550785)

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