Dispensing Assistant
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Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited Dispensing Assistant
The closing date is 09 November 2026
Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
This is a really exciting time to join our newly established outpatient pharmacy service 'Newcastle Pharmacy Services'. We provide an outpatient dispensing service to the patients of The Newcastle upon Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast paced, energetic and friendly environment who are keen to develop themselves and the service.
Full Time 37.5 Hours/Week working Monday -Friday shifts 08:30 - 18:00. (shifts to be confirmed) - Part Time Hours Considered
Ideally qualified to NVQ2 dispensing level or with considerable dispensing experience. Applicants with neither will not be eligible for interview.
Trust wide. Base at RVI but expected to cover shifts at both sites when required.
Annual Leave - 27 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3 % employers contribution
Pay Date: 28th of the month
Interview Date Thursday 19 November 2026
Main duties of the job
To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
About us
Our new outpatient pharmacy - Newcastle Pharmacy Services - has been operating since 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust. This follows an announcement from Lloyds in August 2024, that it was withdrawing from its 64 Lloyds Pharmacy-branded hospital pharmacy sites across the country, including those at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospitals.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2026-PHARMA-8390370
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
Please note it is a requirement of Newcastle Hospitals Pharmacy Services Ltd that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
This post does not support the requirements for Visa sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
Please note it is a requirement of Newcastle Hospitals Pharmacy Services Ltd that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
This post does not support the requirements for Visa sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF). If does not hold then expected to undertake and complete once in post.
Desirable
- GCSE (Min. Grade 4 or Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication
- Previous experience dispensing prescriptions
- Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
- Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
- Experience of working in the Trust previously
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Good organisational and accuracy skills
- Good customer care skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF). If does not hold then expected to undertake and complete once in post.
Desirable
- GCSE (Min. Grade 4 or Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication
- Previous experience dispensing prescriptions
- Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
- Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
- Experience of working in the Trust previously
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Good organisational and accuracy skills
- Good customer care skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work to deadlines 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
Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Multi-site Pharmacy Manager
Karen Elliott
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2026-PHARMA-8390370
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
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