Job summary Pharmacy Assistant - dispensary based - Band 2 Full time 37.5 hours per week, over 7 days. 12 months fixed term contract We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible person to join our very busy pharmacy department. The pharmacy is open seven days a week 8am-6pm Monday to Friday & 9-5pm Saturday & Sunday The post holder will be expected to participate in the weekend rota 1:6 weekends, working Saturday & Sunday with a day off each side of the weekend. You will also be rota's on the the late-night rota up to 6pm plus rotational bank holidays. 9-5pm As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ) Main duties of the job Role Summary: To carry out general pharmaceutical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy department and on wards under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and pharmacy general services manager (Chief Technician) to ensure that services are provided in a consistently high and professional manner which is complementary to a well-managed clinical pharmacy service, at all times ensuring that standards are maintained, particularly with respect to statutory professional and legal requirements, i.e.: - Undertake routine underpinning activities within the dispensary, stores and distribution areas to support safe and effective service. Provide the routine support necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital and community clinics and other outlets. Provide dispensing, medicines management and risk management support. Assemble and over label medicines according to work sheets. All duties will be carried out under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist. All duties will be carried out in accordance with Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements. About us The Trust is a smoke free site, and therefore smoking will not be permitted anywhere within the grounds of the Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidate will be subject to appropriate checks by the Disclosure Barring Service. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-216DS-25 Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 Pharmacy services Dispensing certification or equivalent for example : NPA, Boots, Buttercup 4 GCSE'S, including Maths, English, Sciences Knowledge & Experience Essential oKnowledge of good Health & Safety practice oExperience of working in a team Desirable oExperience of working in a pharmacy or stores oExperience of working in a customer facing role oExperience of working in a busy environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 Pharmacy services Dispensing certification or equivalent for example : NPA, Boots, Buttercup 4 GCSE'S, including Maths, English, Sciences Knowledge & Experience Essential oKnowledge of good Health & Safety practice oExperience of working in a team Desirable oExperience of working in a pharmacy or stores oExperience of working in a customer facing role oExperience of working in a busy environment 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)