Senior Pharmacy Assistant
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing pharmaceutical supplies from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to various NHS Grampian locations. Duties include rota management, stock control, ward ordering, and medicines assembly and dispensing. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. The successful applicant will supervise Band 2 pharmacy assistants and will need to attain Pharmacy Services Level 2.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255214
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
15/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Pharmacy
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Job Advert
Staff are required to provide pharmaceutical supplies from the pharmacy department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to a variety of destinations throughout NHS Grampian. Duties involve rota management, stock control, ward ordering and medicines assembly and dispensing.
Previous experience is not necessary as training will be provided. Applicants should be conscientious, reliable, physically fit and have an interest in healthcare services. The successful applicant will work under technician supervision and be responsible for the supervision of Band 2 pharmacy assistants.
Pharmacy Services Level 2 will be required to be attained
Weekend /Public Holiday working will be required on a rota basis.
For further information, contact:
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