Ward Based Assistant | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 7LH |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7960186/321-CSS-7728529-B3-PUB |
Summary
I am very keen to hear from you if you are an experienced Pharmacy Assistant looking to expand your skillset with a move from Community into Hospital Pharmacy or are looking to progress further in your career within a hospital setting.
Ideally you will have obtained your Specialist BTEC Level 2 Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent GPhC recognised qualification), although this is not essential and support through the qualification process can be provided. (Successful applicants who do not hold the required qualification will be paid at band 2, rising to band 3 on successful completion of the qualification).
Many of our staff progress from this level to become Pharmacy Technicians or take other roles within the wider Pharmacy team. This position is a predominantly ward based role across medicine with a 20% dispensary commitment at the John Radcliffe hospital.
The Dispensary team are supported by ever evolving Technology, with electronic prescribing and a robot to support the labelling and dispensing of medications. The successful applicant will be trained in the full use of the robotic system. Key duties of this role include dispensing medicines according to procedure, using the Pharmacy computer system to produce dispensing labels, preparation of emergency drug boxes, maintaining accurate medication records and assisting in efficient stock control management.
Please see description above and attached job description for the main duties. Please contact Emma Heyden if you would like to find out more details.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Please see attached job description for the main duties. Please contact Emma Heyden if you would like to find out more details.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026
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