Senior Pharmacy Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join a friendly team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The position involves assisting Pharmacy Technicians with dispensing and supplying medicines. Additionally, the successful candidate will work in the Pharmacy-led Anticoagulant Clinic, taking and testing blood samples. Candidates should have significant experience in Pharmacy Support Services and hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Essential criteria
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Good communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
- Good basic general education
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willing to work towards this qualification - in which case the salary will be paid at 75% of top of Band 3 salary, until the qualification is obtained).
- other
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Significant experience of dispensing
- Supervision of staff
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Good communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
- Good basic general education
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willing to work towards this qualification - in which case the salary will be paid at 75% of top of Band 3 salary, until the qualification is obtained).
- other
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Significant experience of dispensing
- Supervision of staff
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Pharmacy Assistant
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
Closing Date: 6th September 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 7th September 2026
Interview expected to take place: W/C 14th September 2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role .
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable of working as part of our friendly team. The position involves working closely with the Pharmacy Technicians to assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to this the successful candidate will work in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic taking and testing blood samples.
Main duties of the job
Key elements of the role are:
To assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To carry out and report on routine finger prick blood tests for patients attending the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic.
To act as receptionist in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic and pharmacy reception when required.
**** Candidates must have significant experience of providing Pharmacy Support Services and must hold a Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to
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