Job Description

The closing date is 12th Aug 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 21/8/25

Job summary

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We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our pharmacy team at Yeovil District Hospital.


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. You will need to be willing to take part in a training programme. Previous pharmacy experience would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. You need to be willing to take part in all mandatory training and the Pharmacy Workforce Development South Dispensing accuracy assessment programme.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Dispense prescriptions accurately for in patients and outpatient clinics and will assist in a range of other Dispensary related duties as required.


You will 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.


Receiving deliveries of pharmaceutical goods to support the store person.

About us

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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.

Job description

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Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.


Informal visits are more than welcome!

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades Ato C

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Experience

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Essential

Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence


Good analytical and judgmental skills with ability to prioritise.




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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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For help with your application, contact:

Natalie Knott


natalie.knott@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935384940


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 2


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Salary

24465.00 Yearly
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Contract

Fixed Term


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Duration

1 Year(s)


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-2961


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Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT