University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Medicines Counter Assistant

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

About Us

Welcome to TrustMed Pharmacy, where patient safety and compassionate care are fundamental to our mission.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Medicines Counter Assistant to join our dynamic pharmacy team. If you're passionate about providing efficient, accurate, and safe pharmaceutical services within a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us in our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care working with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

Join us at TrustMed Pharmacy, where we are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive team environment dedicated to the highest standards of patient care. Be part of our compassionate, proud, inclusive, and unified team as we continue to grow and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.

About us

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and professional fees paid, we offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance to support your work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for funded training courses to enhance your professional development.
  • Pension scheme and free life assurance for financial security.
  • Access to a range of other benefits designed to promote employee well-being and satisfaction.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience £12.21p/h

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-7531620-TMP

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE5 4PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Handling prescriptions and payments on the front counter
  • Selling over-the-counter medicines using WWHAM
  • Managing over the counter stock
  • Working well with the pharmacy team and other healthcare staff
  • Taking part in course training
  • Dealing with patient queries

Please see Job description attached for more details

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Handling prescriptions and payments on the front counter
  • Selling over-the-counter medicines using WWHAM
  • Managing over the counter stock
  • Working well with the pharmacy team and other healthcare staff
  • Taking part in course training
  • Dealing with patient queries

Please see Job description attached for more details

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Retail or Pharmacy Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Pharmacy Experience- 2 years

Qualifications

Essential

  • Customer Service qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Retail or Pharmacy Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Pharmacy Experience- 2 years

Qualifications

Essential

  • Customer Service qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE5 4PW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE5 4PW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Manager

Raj Dhinsa

rajvinder.dhinsa@nhs.net

01162738996

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience £12.21p/h

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-7531620-TMP

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE5 4PW


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