• Job Description

  Req#: C9389-25-0595?language=en&page=381&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Closing Date: 21.07.25

  Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 22.07.25

  Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 28.07.25

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a pharmacy assistant to provide a high quality service to patients, Healthcare Professionals, other service users and Pharmacy staff to support the service the Pharmacy department provides trust wide.

  Attention to detail is essential, as is an ability to work well with other members of the Pharmacy team. Good communication skills and a willingness to learn is important and the post would be ideal for someone who is looking to start a career in Hospital Pharmacy.

  A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.

  Candidates should ideally possess NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service skills or a recognised equivalent qualification, but training can be given if necessary.

  Main duties of the job

  Duties will include receiving inpatient prescriptions, answering the phone and dispensary hatch, processing returned medicines, maintaining good stock levels in the dispensary, delivering medicines and other general house-keeping duties.

  Please note this role will involve heavy lifting and it is essential that you work in accordance with SOPs, Health and Safety and adhere to the Trust waste management policy at all times, ensuring the working environment is kept clean and tidy.

  Please note this post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

  About us

  We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

  At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

  We're a renowned Teaching Hospital Trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

  In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £23,615 a year pro rata per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  389-25-7318086

  Job locations

  Bradford Teaching Hospitals

  Duckworth Lane

  Bradford

  BD9 6RJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role

  Skills

  Essential

  • Numeracy skills
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Good team working skills
  • Demonstrable attention to detail
  • Car driver with current valid clean driving licence & no pending driving convictions (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

  Desirable

  • Computer literate

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to study and be assessed for NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

  Desirable

  • Minimum of GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above or new GCSEs grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent)

  other

  Essential

  • Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
  • Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar role

  Skills

  Essential

  • Numeracy skills
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Good team working skills
  • Demonstrable attention to detail
  • Car driver with current valid clean driving licence & no pending driving convictions (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

  Desirable

  • Computer literate

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to study and be assessed for NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

  Desirable

  • Minimum of GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above or new GCSEs grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent)

  other

  Essential

  • Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
  • Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience

  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

  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bradford Teaching Hospitals

  Duckworth Lane

  Bradford

  BD9 6RJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bradford Teaching Hospitals

  Duckworth Lane

  Bradford

  BD9 6RJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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