Job summary
We are looking for two enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy department. One post will be based mainly in the Emergency Department under the guidance of the pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be flexible and comfortable with changes in routine, responding to the needs of the service by providing medicines management support to our Emergency Department colleagues.

They will be involved in the organising and tidying stock, working with the multi-disciplinary team, as well as general pharmacy duties. This role would suit someone who is committed to providing high-quality patient safety focused care utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a large team.

The second post will involve supporting the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary ensuring that medication is supplied safely and accurately in a timely manner. You will be required to undertake a broad range of duties and full training will be given

This role would suit someone who is committed to providing high-quality patient safety focused care utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a large team.

Applications are invited from all dispensing assistants including those who are community-based with no previous hospital experience. This is an excellent opportunity to further your pharmacy career and break into the hospital sector.

Main duties of the job
The required candidates must have excellent organisational and time management skills as they will be responsible for a variety of dispensary-based activities as well as team leading opportunities. They will need to have good attention to detail and be happy working flexibly within a team

They will:

• Meet the essential criteria of the job specification
• Hold a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (formerly NVQ) Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification or equivalent.

The role involves;

• Dispensing for in and out-patients
• Stock control & medicine management support for ED
• Reception and telephones duties
• Reviewing ward stocklist, organising stock and date checking
• Preparing discharge prescriptions, including blister packs
• Preparing controlled drug orders
• Topping up the emergency cupboard
• Supporting the training and supervision on pre-registration technicians and other support staff
• Team leading
• Participating in late nights, weekends and bank holidays

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Helen Laws -- helen.laws@uhb.nhs.uk -- 0121 371 8730

About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 304-1104397

The closing date is 16 November 2026. Apply through our website.