Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our department for a qualified Pharmacy Assistant to join our team, to cover maternity leave (12 months). The role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service, which delivers pharmaceutical care to community hospitals, mental health inpatient wards, mental health community teams and specialised clinical services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You will work with a diverse range of staff and patients, so must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care.
Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future. 1.0 FTE isavailable, however we are advertising separately for band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant and band 4 Pharmacy technician as we are open to receive applications for both. Banding will be determined by the successful applicant.
This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. In addition to meet Home Office salary threshold you must have the significant experience to be offered top of the pay band AND work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
Main duties of the job
As a senior pharmacy assistant, you will lead tasks relating to either medicines procurement, pharmacy IT system administration, dispensing or stock delivery to wards. This will involve regular travel across the Trust to visit clinical areas as part of our stock top up service.
You will be required to work independently and as part of a team and to supervise/ line manage designated members of staff.
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1877-B3
Job locations
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy.
- Previous experience of stock control work.
- Previous experience in a customer or patient care setting.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in Maths, Science and English Language (all 3 are required).
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person Specification
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in Maths, Science and English Language (all 3 are required).
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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