Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge within the pharmacy department? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Pharmacy team.

You will be dedicated, hard working individual that work well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care .

Team work is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy. We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care.

So, if this sounds like your ideal role, please apply today.

We look forward to receiving your application today. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

As a dispensing assistant you will support services within the pharmacy department including the Dispensary, Oncology, Trials and Homecare.To work as part of the near patient dispensing team supplying medication to patients both during their stay and at point of discharge on the wardTo provide advice to patients regarding their medication once fully trained.

Previous pharmacy experience would be of benefit, however we welcome applications from those with no previous experience as full training will be given.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-0051

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell chase

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of general education including GCSE at level C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Dispenser

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience within a Pharmacy setting
Demonstrates an ability to accurately follow instructions and maintain competence in a busy environment and be able to remain calm under pressure and provide an customer focused service

Desirable

Previous hospital experience in a similar role Pharmacy experience

Communication Skills

Essential

Effective communication and organisational skills and good listening skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of general education including GCSE at level C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ level 2 for Pharmacy Dispenser

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience within a Pharmacy setting
Demonstrates an ability to accurately follow instructions and maintain competence in a busy environment and be able to remain calm under pressure and provide an customer focused service

Desirable

Previous hospital experience in a similar role Pharmacy experience

Communication Skills

Essential

Effective communication and organisational skills and good listening skills

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell chase

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell chase

Westcliff on sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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