Job Description

This is a really exciting time to join our newly established outpatient pharmacy service 'Newcastle Pharmacy Services'. We provide an outpatient dispensing service to the patients of The Newcastle upon Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast paced, energetic and friendly environment who are keen to develop themselves and the service.
Full time 39 hours per week working Monday -Friday shifts 08:30 - 18:00.
Trustwide. Base at Freeman but expected to cover shifts at both sites when required.
Annual Leave - 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3 % employers contribution
Pay Date: 28th of the month
Interview date 15 September 2025
Main duties of the job
To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
About us
Our new outpatient pharmacy - Newcastle Pharmacy Services - has been operating since 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust. This follows an announcement from Lloyds in August 2024, that it was withdrawing from its 64 Lloyds Pharmacy-branded hospital pharmacy sites across the country, including those at the RVI and Freeman Hospitals.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,077 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-PHARMA-15
Job locations
Freeman
Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of Newcastle Hospitals Pharmacy Services Ltd that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful. Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of Newcastle Hospitals Pharmacy Services Ltd that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF). If does not hold then expected to undertake and complete once in post.

Desirable

• GCSE (Min. Grade 4 or Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate good oral and written communication
• Previous experience dispensing prescriptions
• Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes

Desirable

• Grandparent clause notification to the GPhc
• Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
• Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good organisational and accuracy skills
• Good customer care skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF). If does not hold then expected to undertake and complete once in post.

Desirable

• GCSE (Min. Grade 4 or Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate good oral and written communication
• Previous experience dispensing prescriptions
• Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes

Desirable

• Grandparent clause notification to the GPhc
• Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
• Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good organisational and accuracy skills
• Good customer care skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment

Skills Required