Job summary
We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Dispensing Assistant to join the Medicines Optimisation team at Pinderfields General Hospital as a Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified Dispensing Assistants who have successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, and have experience working within a busy pharmacy environment.
You will work closely with our ward-based Clinical Pharmacy Team to help ensure that patients receive their medicines in a timely manner, supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
You will be joining a progressive and forward-thinking Pharmacy Department where innovation, collaboration, and patient-focused care are at the heart of everything we do.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team, committed to helping you settle into your role and develop your skills and career within pharmacy.
In order to apply for this role, you will need to have:
- An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, which includes the dispensing element
- Experience working in a community or hospital pharmacy setting
- A positive and proactive approach to work
- A genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to manage a busy workload effectively
- The confidence to work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a team
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Medicines Optimisation team, you will play an essential role in delivering a highquality, wardbased pharmacy service by
Supporting patients directlyreviewing any medicines they have brought to hospital with them, ensuring they are safe to use during admission, confirming supplies for discharge, and accurately documenting details on the electronic prescribing system.
Maintaining safe and timely care by ordering medication through the electronic prescribing system to help prevent missed doses during a patients stay.
Working collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues and ward staff at all levels to help ensure the smooth and effective running of the service.
Dispensing medication on the ward for discharge, supporting timely patient flow, and assisting the pharmacy team with counselling patients on newly prescribed treatments.
Transferring medication between wards when required to support continuity of care.
Providing support to nursing staff, helping them with medication queries and ordering needs.
Contributing to staff development by supporting the training of Pharmacy Support Workers, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, and Trainee and Foundation Pharmacists.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
- Date posted: 15 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001436
- Job locations: Trustwide UK, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (must include the dispensing element)
- Experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Assistant
- GCSE's (grade 4 or above) in Maths, English and Science.
- Experience of working within a busy pharmacy environment (either hospital or community)
- Good standard of computer skills.
Person specification
Qualifications
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This advert is for Pharmacy Support Worker - Higher Level with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust in Wakefield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 to £27,476 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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