James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Ward Based

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

This post is an exciting opportunity to evaluate the feasibility and utility of introducing Pharmacy Assistants to our Ward Pharmacy clinical service.

The aim of the role is to promote safe and timely discharge of patients through introducing and monitoring one stop dispensing practices, as well as reducing medicines waste through cancelling inappropriate medication orders and ensuring patient's own drugs (PODs) remain with the patient throughout their hospital journey.

This role will involve working closely with a Ward Pharmacist and Technician to help achieve these aims and strong teamworking skills will be key to becoming a successful applicant to this position.

Main duties of the job

To work on the wards in our Pharmacy satellites dispensing discharges and to undertake the in house training on POD's checking.

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team or people orientated position.

Experience of working in a hospital environment.

Ability to prioritise.

Ability to understand the needs of patients/staff and respond accordingly.

Able to work as part of a team or as an individual with a flexible approach to duties.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment.

Ability to work extra hours as required.

Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects.

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. The Pharmacy team consists of around 90 staff.

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7565400

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good general education, numerate and literate
Experience of working in a hospital environment
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team or people orientated position
Ability to prioritise
Ability to understand the needs of patients/staff and respond accordingly
Able to work as part of a team or as an individual with a flexible approach to duties
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment

Desirable

Experience of Pharmacy work
Experience of using JAC and EPMA Pharmacy systems
NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy service skills or equivalent
Experience of working within a clinical ward Pharmacy service
IT literacy including word processing and internet usage

Skills

Essential

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn

Skills

Essential

Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good general education, numerate and literate
Experience of working in a hospital environment
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team or people orientated position
Ability to prioritise
Ability to understand the needs of patients/staff and respond accordingly
Able to work as part of a team or as an individual with a flexible approach to duties
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment

Desirable

Experience of Pharmacy work
Experience of using JAC and EPMA Pharmacy systems
NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy service skills or equivalent
Experience of working within a clinical ward Pharmacy service
IT literacy including word processing and internet usage

Skills

Essential

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn

Skills

Essential

Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)