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Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Mental Health Band 3

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucester, GL1 3NNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

The Senior Pharmacy Assistant performs a wide range of duties within the mental health dispensary essential to providing a comprehensive dispensing an...

Dispensing for in-patients and out-patients according to standard operating procedures.

Co-ordinating the supply of items that are owed to patients, checking order levels are adequate for supply and resolving any supply issues.

Dispensing controlled drugs according to standard operating procedures.

Re-stock the dispensary shelves with backup stock from the stores department.

Please see document attached for further information

The post holder will be part of the weekend working rota covering the acute trust pharmacy at a frequency of approximately 1 in 13 weekends.

The post holder will be part of the bank holiday working rota covering the acute trust as per departmental arrangements (approx. one BH per year).

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Qualifications

Essential: - Level NVQ Pharmacy Service Skills; - Proven picking/dispensing accuracy

Knowledge

Essential: - Basic numeracy and literacy; - Be proficient in IT

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working in a pharmacy or dispensing doctors

Desirable: - Experience of working in a mental health dispensary

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Self-motivated and able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work in a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

13 October 2026

Last checked

15 October 2026

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About the employer

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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