Job summary
New service. New team. Join us at the start.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is opening a brand-new Pharmacy Supply and Dispensing Hub at our Swandean site in Worthing - and we are recruiting five Pharmacy Assistants to help build the service from day one.

This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy assistants working in hospital, community or retail pharmacy who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive NHS environment.

You will be part of a specialist mental health pharmacy service supporting inpatient wards, urgent care and community teams across Sussex.

Hospital experience is welcome but not essential - we are looking for motivated individuals who are organised, accurate and ready to develop.

Qualification & Pay
These posts are Band 3 for applicants who hold the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).

About the setting
We are a specialist mental health and learning disability Trust. The Pharmacy Hub is a structured, professional working environment with clear processes and team support. You will not be working alone and will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing development support.

Main duties of the job
You will:

• Support the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions
• Assemble and supply ward stock medicines
• Receive, store and rotate medicines safely
• Support controlled drug processes in line with policy
• Use electronic dispensing and tracking systems
• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates
• Communicate with clinical teams regarding medicines supply

You will work closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in a structured, well-supported team.

What we're looking for
You will be:

• Methodical and accurate
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Confident using IT systems
• Able to prioritise workload
• A strong team player

Experience working with medicines is desirable.

This is an opportunity to be part of a brand-new pharmacy hub and to develop your career within NHS pharmacy services.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 354-CO-22014

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Level 2 qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Desirable

• Level 2 qualified Pharmacy Assistant
• 3 GCSEs (or equiv), Grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English Language

Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices across pharmacy services
• Knowledge of pharmacy medicine supply systems
• Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medicines
• Trained to the higher level of the national profile of a Pharmacy Assistant job description
• Experience of working in a pharmacy team with medicines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Apply through our website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing West Sussex, BN13 3EP, United Kingdom

Contact
For questions about the job, contact Alex Hand, Lead Pharmacy Technician, alexandra.hand1@nhs.net

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