Job Description

Senior Pharmacy Assistant band 3 - Dispensing Assistant
We have a qualified dispensing assistant who has either NVQ 2 or Buttercups in pharmacy services or an equivalent dispensing qualification.
This post is a 2 year fixed term contract
37.5 hours per week.
You will need to participate in 1:6 weekends and join our Bank Holiday rota plus participate in rotational late nights up to 6pm
Are you an experienced dispenser seeking new challenges in a clinically-orientated hospital pharmacy service or a pharmacy assistant who has completed NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent?
A dispensing qualification is required for this post.
Are you looking for a wide-ranging and stimulating pharmacy experience? You will gain experience in our busy pharmacy dispensary dispensing a wide range of in-patients and outpatient medication including unlicensed medication and trials
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a hard working individual that wants to develop their skills and become an experienced dispenser in a hospital setting.

• Provide a safe and effective routine dispensing services including the preparation of aseptically prepared medicines.
• Provide patient focussed pharmacy services and support medicines management and risk management strategies within those area(s) and/or services.
• Supervise assistants undertaking routine support activities necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital and community clinics and other outlets .
• Actively contribute to dispensing for discharge schemes and be responsible for providing this service to nominated wards under the guidance of higher level pharmacy technicians.
• Support practice research within the pharmacy department.
• You will contribute to all Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Services

About us
The Trust is a smoke free site, and therefore smoking will not be permitted anywhere within the grounds of the Trust.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidate will be subject to appropriate checks by the Disclosure Barring Service.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
241-407FD-25
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (including unit 2.6)
• or eligible to work as pharmacy assistant under grandparent clause (RSPGB)

Desirable

• 4 passes at GCSE Grade C (or above) or CSE Grade 1 or GCE 'O' level (dual science preferred) Other level 2 or 3 NVQ in relevant areas of practice Dispensing certification eg NPA, Boots etc

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
• Able to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Satisfactory employment history
• Previous pharmacy or stores experience
• Ability to cope with occasional distressing circumstances e.g. when dealing with seriously ill patients

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (including unit 2.6)
• or eligible to work as pharmacy assistant under grandparent clause (RSPGB)

Desirable

• 4 passes at GCSE Grade C (or above) or CSE Grade 1 or GCE 'O' level (dual science preferred) Other level 2 or 3 NVQ in relevant areas of practice Dispensing certification eg NPA, Boots etc

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
• Able to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
• Satisfactory employment history
• Previous pharmacy or stores experience
• Ability to cope with occasional distressing circumstances e.g. when dealing with seriously ill patients

Skills Required