Senior Pharmacy Assistant; Dispensary

As the Senior Assistant you will assist the Technician in the smooth running of the Dispensary. You will be supervising and assisting with the training of junior staff and carry out a final accuracy check of medications.

This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Dispensary as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to assist with the dispensing of medication for our inpatient, outpatient, discharge and Controlled Drug prescriptions.

You will assist the Technician in the smooth running of the Dispensary.

This will be achieved by liaising with the wider multidisciplinary team, supervising and assisting with the training of junior staff and carry out a final accuracy check of medications.

Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets.

Roles offered on a developmental basis will be banded lower (band
2) than originally advertised until competency targets are met.

Any successful applicant will be expected to participle in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas.

We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. That’s why we offer a generous package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we can offer either an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation allowance (the former for those renting a property and the latter for those buying a property).

For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact:Maria Phillips, Dispensary Manager   or Sophie Hulland, Deputy Dispensary Manager on  

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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