# Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-pharmacy-assistant-dispensary/824cab5b-7520-4736-ba89-16d110c0f677 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-pharmacy-assistant-dispensary/824cab5b-7520-4736-ba89-16d110c0f677.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Luton - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including lates, weekends and bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T09:11:20.633Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Bedford/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8031914 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8031914?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview **PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY** Are you looking for a dynamic role centred on delivering outstanding pharmaceutical care to patients? We’re seeking motivated pharmacy assistants to become an integral part of our forward‑thinking team, working within our modern, automated dispensary facilities. In this position, you’ll support the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions in the main dispensary, as well as contribute to effective stock management across the Pharmacy Department. To be considered, you should have previous experience in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting, along with an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or an equivalent qualification). We’re looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about developing their skills, embracing new responsibilities, and consistently providing an excellent patient experience. Bedford Pharmacy operates a 7‑day service, so some weekend working will be required. ### Main duties of the job - Provide high‑quality dispensing services within the Pharmacy Dispensary. - Support and oversee the work of Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians in the dispensary. - Participate in the late‑duty rota, as well as weekend and bank‑holiday shift patterns. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. - To receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary or Dispensary Satellites according to the agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems - To interpret prescriptions and where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions - To undertake dispensing tasks under supervision including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling - To check and restock the emergency drugs cupboard - To answer the telephone and resolve problems ## Job Details **PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY** Are you looking for a dynamic role centred on delivering outstanding pharmaceutical care to patients? We’re seeking motivated pharmacy assistants to become an integral part of our forward‑thinking team, working within our modern, automated dispensary facilities. In this position, you’ll support the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions in the main dispensary, as well as contribute to effective stock management across the Pharmacy Department. To be considered, you should have previous experience in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting, along with an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or an equivalent qualification). We’re looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about developing their skills, embracing new responsibilities, and consistently providing an excellent patient experience. Bedford Pharmacy operates a 7‑day service, so some weekend working will be required. ## Responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good verbal and written communication skills - Good listening skills - Ability to organise own day to day work tasks - Accurate and organised - Shows initiative - Ability to deal sensitively with distressed / aggrieved customers / clients - Ability to work as part of a team - Standard keyboard skills **Desirable** - Empathetic communication skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of customer care - Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times **Desirable** - Familiarity with drug names ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in a pharmacy, warehouse or customer orientated environment - Experience of supervising staff in training **Desirable** - Experience of training other staff - Use of computer systems ### Qualifications **Essential** - Basic numeracy and literacy - NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services **Desirable** - Vocational qualification in IT skills ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [job description (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319511) - [person specification (pdf, 144.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319512) - [bedford hospital site map (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2871) - [functional requirements (pdf, 176.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319513) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## 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. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.