Job summary An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy. We require a dependable, motivated, hardworking and efficient person to join our pharmacy team. You will support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital. There is also an opportunity to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services. You must possess good communication skills, and be flexible, committed and be a good team player. We have ambitious plans to develop our sites, making even better use of our combined resources to serve our population most effectively. Joining the teams at University Hospitals Dorset you will be taking up the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work life balance. We are located within an area of amazing beauty which includes opportunities to drive, walk, run, swim or cycle in the New Forest, in the Purbecks, along miles of golden beaches and the Jurassic coastline. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes; theatres, cinemas and sporting activities and Poole attracts many visitors, has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Main duties of the job Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London. You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it. After one year of hospital experience and on completion of NVQ 2 you will be eligible to move to a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistants post Interview date: 26th March 2025 About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 153-SP04292 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Education Essential Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above Desirable NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent Experience Essential Stock control Customer service Desirable Previous Pharmacy experience Technical Skills Essential Accurate, numerate Basic keyboard skills IT literate Knowledge Desirable Understanding of the role of a pharmacy assistant Person Specification Education Essential Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above Desirable NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent Experience Essential Stock control Customer service Desirable Previous Pharmacy experience Technical Skills Essential Accurate, numerate Basic keyboard skills IT literate Knowledge Desirable Understanding of the role of a pharmacy assistant 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)