Band 3 – Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the role
We are pleased to invite applications for a Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy team at Watford General Hospital. This role plays an important part in ensuring patients receive the right medicines safely, efficiently and on time.
Working under the supervision of qualified pharmacy professionals, you will support the dispensing and supply of medicines for both inpatients and outpatients, while also contributing to stock management and day-to-day dispensary operations.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with hospital or community pharmacy experience who is looking to develop their career within an NHS hospital environment. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will:
- Assist with the accurate dispensing and supply of medicines
- Receive, process, store and rotate pharmaceutical stock safely
- Support stock control and inventory management processes
- Respond professionally to queries from patients, carers and healthcare staff
- Maintain confidentiality and follow medicines governance procedures
- Carry out dispensary reception and administrative duties as required
- All work will be undertaken in line with NHS policies, medicines legislation and patient safety standards.
What we’re looking for
Essential qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or
- Relevant units from a GPhC-accredited pharmacy training programme
Essential skills and experience
- Experience working in a pharmacy setting
- Confidence using computer systems for dispensing and stock control
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Understanding of confidentiality and safe handling practices
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Familiarity with automated dispensing systems
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science
Why join West Herts?
This is an exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Alongside plans for a new hospital in Watford, the Trust is investing in modern facilities, digital healthcare and innovative models of care.
We are proud of our supportive culture and are committed to staff wellbeing, learning and career development. Our values guide everything we do: compassion, professionalism, empowerment and inclusion.
Flexible working options are available to help support a healthy work-life balance.
Important information
- This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
- Applications may close early if a high volume is received
- If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and supports flexible, part-time and job-share working where possible. Armed Forces community members are encouraged to indicate this on their application.
