• Job Description

  Req#: C9423-25-0366?language=en&page=614&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking an additional enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team in this exciting role. The main focus of this band 3 role will be to work in the pharmacy dispensary, but will also involve working in the pharmacy aseptics unit, procurement, distribution as well as invoice processing. We are also looking to develop this role to include undertaking pharmacy work on the wards.

  We would welcome applications from individuals working in community pharmacy who would like to start a career in hospital pharmacy, with training provided. There will be future opportunities to develop further, with Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician roles available in the future.

  You should have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or a recognised equivalent and experience in pharmacy is essential. Without this qualification, we would consider you for a Band 2 role.

  Meeting the needs of our service users is extremely important to us, and we are looking for an individual who shares our vision to deliver a high quality, service-user focused approach. Applicants are encouraged to come for a visit to explore the role and department prior to interview.

  Main duties of the job

  To assist in the provision of a safe and efficient Pharmacy Service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Undertaking a wide range of dispensing duties in the support of Pharmacists and Technical staff.

  Working in the pharmacy aseptics unit, procurement team and distribution on rotation.

  To maintain safe, efficient and cost-effective supply of medicines to Homecare patients.

  To provide support in implementing developments within Homecare services to meet the needs of the patient and the trust.

  Supervising and assisting with the training of other staff.

  About us

  We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

  We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

  Full and part time hours available

  This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

  If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

  Details

  Date posted

  31 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  423-7376434

  Job locations

  Airedale General Hospital

  Skipton Road

  Steeton, Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached documents which provide further details including job description and person specification.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached documents which provide further details including job description and person specification.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevent experience working in a pharmacy environment
  • Experience in working as part of a team in a busy environment.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a hospital environment preferable but not essential
  • Experience at working in an aseptic compounding unit preferable but not essential

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or be in the process of completing

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Displays Trust values & behaviours
  • Positive attitude

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevent experience working in a pharmacy environment
  • Experience in working as part of a team in a busy environment.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a hospital environment preferable but not essential
  • Experience at working in an aseptic compounding unit preferable but not essential

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or be in the process of completing

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Displays Trust values & behaviours
  • Positive attitude

  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

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Airedale General Hospital

  Skipton Road

  Steeton, Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Airedale General Hospital

  Skipton Road

  Steeton, Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.airedale-trust.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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