Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant

The closing date is 10 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and forward-thinking pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant. This role is key to supporting the safe, efficient and effective operation of our dispensary, helping us deliver excellent care to our patients.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure. You will act as a positive role model, supporting and supervising other dispensary assistants, contributing to the smooth running of the service, and demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:

Supervise, support and train dispensary assistants in all aspects of the dispensary service
Contribute to reviewing and updating procedures to enhance service quality
Assist in managing absence and performance issues within the team
Ensure accurate receipt, storage, labelling and dispensing of medication
Delegate appropriate tasks to maintain safe daily operations

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SL506

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please review the Job Description and Person Specification. What Were Looking For

Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication
Confidence with IT systems and accurate data entry
Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
A supportive approach to colleagues, with interest in training and supervision

If you have any questions, please contact:Harjit Bansal Harjit.Bansal@nhs.net

Please note: This post does not offer sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying, please review the Job Description and Person Specification. What Were Looking For

Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication
Confidence with IT systems and accurate data entry
Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
A supportive approach to colleagues, with interest in training and supervision

If you have any questions, please contact:Harjit Bansal Harjit.Bansal@nhs.net

Please note: This post does not offer sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
NVQ 2
Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working on a reception in a busy environment
Basic computer skills
Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods

Desirable

Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals
Knowledge in over the counter sales
Previous dispensing experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Customer Care
Clear communicator both written and verbal
Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Recent examples of providing good Customer Care
Experience of communicating with a wide range of people
Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant
Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
NVQ 2
Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working on a reception in a busy environment
Basic computer skills
Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods

Desirable

Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals
Knowledge in over the counter sales
Previous dispensing experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Customer Care
Clear communicator both written and verbal
Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Recent examples of providing good Customer Care
Experience of communicating with a wide range of people
Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant
Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)