Pharmacy Assistant – Dispensary & Digital Medicines

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.

When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Cross Site Working - Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date: Monday, 11th November 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

"This unique split role across Pharmacy Dispensary and Digital Medicines gave me valuable insight into both frontline pharmacy practice and the digital systems that support it. Working in dispensary strengthened my medicines knowledge and understanding of pharmacy workflows, while my digital role developed my expertise in EPMA and EPR systems. Combining both perspectives enabled me to contribute to system improvements, provide practical user feedback, and support colleagues to build their digital confidence, helping to improve efficiency and patient care."

Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.

Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.

You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Education

Essential: - Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above; - Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or willing to work towards

Desirable: - IT Qualification

Experience

Essential: - Stock control; - Customer service

Desirable: - Previous pharmacy experience

Technical Skills

Desirable: - Experience of communicating information to a wide variety of individuals with different levels of understanding; - Able to demonstrate problem solving

Knowledge

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential: - Must be prepared to complete the relevant Training

Desirable: - Able to travel between sites

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Aware of own limitations / authority; - Team player with good working relationships and able to work across organisational boundaries