Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Services Assistant

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Job summary

The pharmacy department are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable member of staff to join the existing pharmacy team. The role of Pharmacy assistant is vital in supporting safe, effective and timely patient care across the hospital by ensuring that medicines are stored, prepared and supplied accurately. This contributes to the smooth running of clinical services and the wellbeing of patients.

You will join a friendly and supportive team, working alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other assistants that are willing to help, share knowledge, and work together to solve problems.

As a department we encourage diversity and actively support applicants from all backgrounds through personalised induction plans, regular supervision, clear training materials and opportunities to learn at a pace that suits their experience. We welcome discussions about shift patterns, part-time hours or adjustments that help people to fit their role around their individual circumstances whilst maintaining a high quality service.

Previous experience in working in a Dispensary or pharmacy is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Taking on a role as a pharmacy services assistant is an excellent way of starting your career in hospital pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

This position would rotate between dispensary and stores/distribution role. The successful applicant will be expected to cover all of the following aspects within the department:

*To accept deliveries into the department and process in line with trust policy

*To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service

*To ensure accurate stock control of medicines and maintain the replenishment of sundries

*Accurately and efficiently dispense and label medicines for Royal Papworth patients

*Customer service -- greeting and assisting patients and staff who present to the department

*You will be required to work closely with other members of the pharmacy team, to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the hospital.

*To successfully complete the relevant units of the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services course

*To participate in weekend, bank holiday and late evening duties

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

05 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year Opportunity to progress to band 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

175-2627-PH1692

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ L2 Pharmacy Services award or equivalent (as recognised by GPhC) (Or willingness to work towards)
GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organise own workload depending on priorities.
Aware of personal limitations and willingness to seek assistance.
The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills
The ability carry out repetitive lifting tasks using appropriate manual handling techniques and the equipment provided.

Desirable

Previous experience of working within a pharmacy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.
Basic keyboard skills
Able to attend college if necessary
Able to participate in weekend and late rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ L2 Pharmacy Services award or equivalent (as recognised by GPhC) (Or willingness to work towards)
GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organise own workload depending on priorities.
Aware of personal limitations and willingness to seek assistance.
The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills
The ability carry out repetitive lifting tasks using appropriate manual handling techniques and the equipment provided.

Desirable

Previous experience of working within a pharmacy environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through equality, diversity and inclusion.
Basic keyboard skills
Able to attend college if necessary
Able to participate in weekend and late rota

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

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)