Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and determined individual to work 37.5 hours per week to join our progressive team with a national reputation for innovation and development. You will be part of a broad pharmacy team working with inpatients, outpatients and clinical trials patients.

• Work on inpatient, outpatient and clinical trial patient medication delivery, including ward top‑up services and dispensing medication.
• Communicate routine information with other healthcare staff to ensure a safe and effective system of medicines supply.
• Communicate routine information with patients and carers about their medicines, including those with communication difficulties.
• Participate in pharmacy and ward level activities for efficient delivery of medicines.
• Provide weekend cover at North Tyneside General Hospital to support the 7‑day clinical service to the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
• Work at other sites within the Trust as required.

• English language proficiency level required for the post.
• Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) must be met; additional pre‑employment checks will be conducted.
• Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces or who have a disability requiring workplace support will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
• Opportunity to consider part‑time hours.
• Willingness to provide your own DBS certification if required.
• Capacity to commute to any of the Trust's hospital sites.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal, and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Applicants should read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting their application. For reasonable adjustments, please contact the HR Recruitment Team at  option 2.