Clinical Pharmacy Assistant
The closing date is 10 February 2026
Job summary
As a Clinical Pharmacy Assistant you will be required to complete a medicines management qualification to allow you to accurately assess patients own medications and provide a medication supply as per departmental standard operating procedures (SOP's).
You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.
You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.
37.5 hrs per week. Staff will be expected to work weekends, Bank Holidays & late duties on a rotational basis. Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required.
Main duties of the job
You will assist the Pharmacy Medicines Management Team at ward level to ensure the smooth discharge of patients, assessment of patients own medicines, as well as ordering any medicines required to avoid missed doses and support discharge, transfer of patient's medicines between wards, labelling and dispensing of medicines for patients and manage medicine returns from wards.
Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, Senior Technician or lead clinical assistant you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department and at ward level. You will visit a variety of wards to provide medicines provision for patients. You will work as part of a team providing a quality dispensing service.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Details
Date posted
29 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-26-CS046CPA
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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