# Trainee Medicines Management Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-medicines-management-assistant/fc424293-2d80-4002-8e95-637964c40454 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-medicines-management-assistant/fc424293-2d80-4002-8e95-637964c40454.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** York Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy assistant - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £25272.00 to £27476.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-19T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T08:58:05.380Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8307593 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8307593?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual interested in working within a hospital pharmacy setting. You will gain experience in ward-based working and the pharmacy dispensary whilst working towards a pharmacy qualification. Applications are welcome from those who have already completed a level 2 pharmacy qualification. If you already have the required qualifications and skills then you will start the role as a band 3. Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be able to adapt to changing demands, be committed to providing a high quality patient focused service and be someone who is proactive. Core service hours are Monday to Friday 08:45 – 17:15 and you will contribute to the weekend rota (roughly 1 in 8) and bank holiday rota (roughly 1 per year). Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths & English at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification and meet the essential criteria of the job specification. ### Main duties of the job The role of the successful candidate will include: - Working closely with the ward-based Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists - Supporting the safe and secure storage of medicines on the wards - Assessing patients own medication to check it’s suitability for use - Maintaining medication supplies for inpatients on allocated wards by completing regular locker checks - Ensuring efficient use of medicines by facilitating the safe transfer of medication around the hospital - Prioritising and facilitating discharges - Dispensing inpatient and discharge prescriptions Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post ### Values **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence ### Aptitude **Essential** - Appropriate attention to detail. - Effective use of initiative. - Ability to work in a team environment and alone. - Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff. - Flexible to changing work routines and demands - Ability to plan & prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands. - Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints. - Ability to handle moderate loads - Good communication & interpersonal skills ### Education **Essential** - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above – or equivalent qualification. You must have proof of qualifications. **Desirable** - QCF level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services – to include units relevant to post. You must have proof of qualifications. ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to work to protocols, procedures and SOP’s and suggests changes **Desirable** - Pharmacy experience. - Hospital pharmacy experience. - Competency training and experience in a specialist area of pharmacy service such as aseptics, stock management, or dispensing. If not already acquired, this must be gained within one year of taking up post. ## Documents - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) - [recruitment guide to reasonable adjustments (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10627539) - [band 2 - job description and person specification (pdf, 338.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10627537) - [band 3 - job description and person specification (pdf, 333.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10627538) ## 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.