Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cosham, PO6 3LY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C8192-26-0081 |
Summary
What youll do Accurately label and dispense medicines from written and electronic prescriptions. Receive and check prescriptions, support reception and use the pharmacy computer systems. Help manage stock: order, receive, rotate and monitor expiry dates,assist with ward and departmental replenishment. Prepare pre-packed items and emergency drug boxes, support safe handling of controlled and specialist medicines. Support transport of medication between units and help coordinate supply with internal teams including oncology and manufacturing. Contribute to quality checks, tidy and efficient working areas, and assist in training pharmacy support staff. To support the pharmacy inpatient, oncology dispensaries and also the working in medicines management team to provide outstanding care to our patients Who were looking for Someone with good oral and written communication, basic numeracy and literacy and confidence using computers. A reliable team player who can work under supervision, be able to follow formal procedures and prioritise tasks. An attentive person who can tell apart similar products, use initiative and ask for guidance when needed. Desirable: experience in a customer-focused role, stock control experience or recent hospital pharmacy exposure. What we offer A collaborative, supportive team culture with flexible working Opportunities to learn across different pharmacy areas and the satisfaction of helping patients every day. NHS benefits including pension, annual leave and access to workplace development If you want a purposeful, practical career where every shift matters, wed love to hear from you. Apply now with a CV and a few lines telling us why pharmacy interests you. You can start a career that puts patients first and builds real professional skills.