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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 21 September 2026

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Job summary

Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference? Want to earn whilst you learn? Could you play an important part within a busy pharmacy team and help with the preparation and supply of medicines to patients? If this interests you, then please apply today!

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst you learn as a Pharmacy Assistant . This is a stepping stone leading towards a rewarding pharmacy career.

Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided on the job.

You will need to hold GCSE certificates in English & Maths.

Main duties of the job

You will develop your skills in customer services and dispensing to provide medicines to patients safely and efficiently. You will be fully supported by our dedicated educational team and advice will be given if you wish to extend your career further and use this as a step towards gaining a professional qualification as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

Your job will involve providing the right medicines, to the right patient at the right time and maintaining stock so it is available to nursing staff 24 hours a day. Our semi-automated department uses robots, computers and use of digitally secured medicines storage cabinets. There is a significant amount of heavy lifting involved in the role. Manual handling equipment and full training will be provided in use of all systems, equipment and processes.

You will be required to provide operational services (dispensing/distribution/stores/porterage) at both Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital on an as required basis but will be appointed a base site at Eastbourne for which you'll spend most of your time.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-EDLL4001

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's in Maths English (C/4 or above)
• Good basic education

Desirable

• GPhC recognised Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
• GCSE's in 2 science subjects

Experience

Essential

• Customer service experience
• Experience of working within a team
• Personal time management

Desirable

• Stock control experience
• Dispensing experience
• Health service experience

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to use basic IT hardware and software (e.g. Microsoft applications)
• Ability to deal with emotional and aggressive behaviour

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy procedures
• Understanding of COSHH
• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Other

Essential

• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's in Maths English (C/4 or above)
• Good basic education

Desirable

• GPhC recognised Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
• GCSE's in 2 science subjects

Experience

Essential

• Customer service experience
• Experience of working within a team
• Personal time management

Desirable

• Stock control experience
• Dispensing experience
• Health service experience

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to use basic IT hardware and software (e.g. Microsoft applications)
• Ability to deal with emotional and aggressive behaviour

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy procedures
• Understanding of COSHH
• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Other

Essential

• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician for Operational Services

Victoria Phillips

[email protected]

03001314500

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-EDLL4001

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

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