Job summary Rotational Senior Pharmacy Assistant The Inpatient Pharmacy at the Royal Berkshire Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser to join our pharmacy team. Candidates must possess or be working towards NVQ Level 2 qualification, or show willingness to complete training. We are looking for hard working and highly motivated individuals to join our welcoming and innovative team. Here in Pharmacy we strive to deliver an efficient, safe and resourceful service to our patients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in many aspects of the Pharmacy service, from dispensing specialised medicines, liaising with a range of different healthcare professionals and assisting in the supply of Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS). If you believe you are the right person for the job, we welcome your application. For further information please contact Kirsty Waters, Lead Technician - Dispensary Services, on 0118 322 8968 or email kirsty.watersroyalberkshire.nhs.uk. Main duties of the job Undertake duties on a rotational basis across Pharmacy Stores and the multi-disciplinary Dispensary teams. Performing a range of tasks to assist and support the provision of a variety of Pharmacy services. About us The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6954391NCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder. Job description Job responsibilities This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSEs at grade A - C (4-9) (or equivalent) in Maths, English Language and 2 Science subjects (A) NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR willing to work towards qualification (A) Experience Essential Pharmacy Experience - hospital or community Good communication - written and oral Desirable JAC experience Stock Control Experience Experience dispensing MDS Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSEs at grade A - C (4-9) (or equivalent) in Maths, English Language and 2 Science subjects (A) NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR willing to work towards qualification (A) Experience Essential Pharmacy Experience - hospital or community Good communication - written and oral Desirable JAC experience Stock Control Experience Experience dispensing MDS 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)