Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

Would you like to join our patient focused Pharmacy service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our pharmacy team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is a rotational post. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills. We provide high quality support to our patients. This post offers you the opportunity to progress your career in an innovative and supportive environment.

This is a full-time post, but we are happy to consider part time hours minimum 22.5hrs, as we are committed to enabling good work/life balance for our team.

This role includes taking part in the weekend and late night rota.

Main duties of the job

You'll join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists. You'll work flexibly to deliver a Pharmacy Service and could rotate between Dispensary, Aseptic services, Stores, and Ward Distribution

Dispensary - dispensing medication for inpatients and outpatients from the pharmacy robot.

Medicines Optimisation - support team on the ward, checking named patient medications and dispensing from the trolley or ordering from the dispensary under the supervision of a pharmacist or technician on a designated ward.

Aseptic services - working in our newly refurbished aseptic suite at the Beacon Production Unit supporting the team with preparing chemotherapy treatments, this is a Pharmacy run production unit with specialist equipment to help prepare individual patient treatments.

Ward Distribution - carry out a medicines top-up service on wards and will assist with other medicines related duties i.e. medicines expiry checks, stock checks and returning medicines.

Stores - Receiving deliveries of pharmaceutical goods to support the store person.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

• Date posted: 13 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro-rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 184-OL-PU-86
• Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Informal visits are more than welcome!