Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

?Shape the Future of Pharmacy with RUH Bath

At the Royal United Hospitals Bath, we're not just shaping the future -- we're reimagining it.Our Pharmacy team is leading change, driving innovation, flexibility, and compassionate care in everything we do.

We know the next decade will bring transformation across healthcare, and we're looking for people who are ready to adapt, share ideas, and grow with us. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, we welcome individuals who bring curiosity, collaboration, and creativity to their work.

Join us and be part of a team that believes in collaboration, kindness, and continuous learning. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact -- on patient care, on the service, and on your own growth.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will support the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services across dispensary and stores. Working under the supervision of a registered pharmacy professional, your key responsibilities will include:

• Dispensary Support
  • Accurately label and dispense medicines in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Assist with prescription processing and maintain accurate records on the hospital system.
  • Provide a helpful and professional service to patients and staff at the pharmacy reception.
• Stores & Stock Management
  • Receive, check, and store pharmaceutical deliveries safely.
  • Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and rotate stock to minimise waste.
  • Pick and pack medicines for wards and clinics, ensuring timely delivery.
• Ward Support
  • Participate in ward top-up systems to maintain stock levels.
  • Liaise with ward teams to ensure medicines are available when needed.
• General Duties
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
  • Handle enquiries professionally and refer queries appropriately.
  • Support over-labelling and pre-packing of medicines.
  • Contribute to audits and service improvements.
  • Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.