Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Senior Pharmacy Assistant

• Band: Band 3 (£25,760 - £27,476 per year)

• Location: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (Includes participation in extended hours such as weekend working, bank holidays, and late nights on a rotational basis)

• Closing Date: 30th July 2026

• Reference Number: 304-9017451

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant.

In this busy, physically demanding, and rewarding role, you will help deliver a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service. Working across dispensary, stores, and distribution teams on a rotational basis, you will also play a leading role by providing mentoring, induction, and training support to junior staff members.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Dispensary Services: Accurately interpret and dispense prescriptions and medication requests as part of the main dispensary team.

• Stores & Receipt: Ensure the safe and secure receipt, unpacking, checking, and storage of incoming pharmaceutical goods against paperwork.

• Distribution & Stock Management: Contribute to effective stock control and supply at the ward level through topping-up and distribution services.

• Training & Leadership: Participate in the induction and training of pharmacy staff while taking responsibility for your own workload.

• Service Standards: Maintain strict confidentiality, adhere to standard operating procedures, and support waste reduction and cost-effectiveness initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Educated to secondary school level with GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).

• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science, or Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA) including the dispensing module.

Experience & Knowledge (Essential)

• Post-NVQ Level 2 developmental experience in a range of dispensing, supported by formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser.

• Understanding of pharmacy-related computer systems, stock control, and supply systems.

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, and COSHH regulations.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Physical Requirement: The role involves working in a busy environment and the ability to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg).

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace and supports reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.