Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	04 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£26,240 - £27,928 per annum incl HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 January 2026
Location:	Slough, Berkshire, SL2 4HL
Company:	Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7626295/151-SL506

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and forward-thinking pharmacy team as aPharmacy Dispensary Assistant. This role is key to supporting the safe, efficient and effective operation of our dispensary, helping us deliver excellent care to our patients.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure. You will act as a positive role model, supporting and supervising other dispensary assistants, contributing to the smooth running of the service, and demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism.

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:
• Supervise, support and train dispensary assistants in all aspects of the dispensary service
• Contribute to reviewing and updating procedures to enhance service quality
• Assist in managing absence and performance issues within the team
• Ensure accurate receipt, storage, labelling and dispensing of medication
• Delegate appropriate tasks to maintain safe daily operations

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Before applying, please review the Job Description and Person Specification.
What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication
• Confidence with IT systems and accurate data entry
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• A supportive approach to colleagues, with interest in training and supervision

If you have any questions, please contact: Harjit Bansal –Harjit.Bansal@nhs.net

Please note: This post does not offer sponsorship.


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025