Job overview
Closing Date: 6th September 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 7th September 2026
Interview expected to take place: W/C 14th September 2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable of working as part of our friendly team. The position involves working closely with the Pharmacy Technicians to assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to this the successful candidate will work in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic taking and testing blood samples.
Main duties of the job
Key elements of the role are:
To assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To carry out and report on routine finger prick blood tests for patients attending the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic.
To act as receptionist in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic and pharmacy reception when required.
Candidates must have significant experience of providing Pharmacy Support Services and must hold a Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to work towards it.
This post would be ideal for those working in community pharmacy and wanting to take a step into working within secondary care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
other
Essential
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Good communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Significant experience of dispensing
- Supervision of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic general education
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willing to work towards this qualification – in which case the salary will be paid at 75% of top of Band 3 salary, until the qualification is obtained).
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Assistant with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford Teaching Hospitals. It is listed as a Band 3 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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