Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant | Isle of Wight NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata, per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG |
| Company: | Isle of Wight NHS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7973108/470-7966135-ER |
Summary
Maternity Fixed Term Contract available until 31/01/2027
We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care !
We are a busy, fully automated pharmacy department providing a comprehensive, patient focused service to residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight.
Previous candidates need not re-apply
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values areCompassion,Accountable,Respect andEveryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
You will be a vital support to our busy Dispensary team, dispensing medications for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medicines, along with emergency medicines for our ambulance service and serving patients and staff at our Pharmacy Reception.
You should be passionate about quality of care, want to work as part of a team and have a keen desire to learn.
Excellent practical problem solving and prioritisation skills, and an ability to deal with all types of people are essential.
You should also have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be able to work under pressure.
Dispensing experience is desirable however we will consider applicants with previous healthcare or customer service-based experience.
Applicants must have 5 GCSE’s (Grade C (4-9) and above or equivalent) which must include English, Maths and Science. Proficient computer skills are essential.
7.5hrs shifts between the hours of 8.30a.m and 6p.m, 7 days a week. (To be discussed at interview). Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to suit the changing needs of the service.
Undertake basic dispensing duties under the direction of the Dispensary Manager or Pharmacist in charge.
Put away stock, empty green bags, fill up ancillary items for dispensing and generally maintain good housekeeping in the dispensary.
Receive prescriptions, handle payment and verify relevant exemption forms at the counter and assist in selling over the counter medicines from the Pharmacy shop in accordance with legal requirements.
Answer the telephone and deal with enquiries and requests appropriately, referring calls and taking messages while ensuring strict confidentiality.
Undertake any other tasks requested by the dispensary manager, following strict SOPs.
Liaise with Pharmacy procurement support for the efficient and timely processing of invoice and credit note transactions within the pharmacy stock control systems to facilitate the prompt payment of suppliers
If you require any further information please contact:
Angela Ghent (Dispensary Manager) angela.ghent@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5476
Rachel Hartup (Operational Manager)rachel.hartup@nhs.netTel: 01983 822099 ext 5480
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026
We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care !
We are a busy, fully automated pharmacy department providing a comprehensive, patient focused service to residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight.
Previous candidates need not re-apply
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values areCompassion,Accountable,Respect andEveryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
You will be a vital support to our busy Dispensary team, dispensing medications for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medicines, along with emergency medicines for our ambulance service and serving patients and staff at our Pharmacy Reception.
You should be passionate about quality of care, want to work as part of a team and have a keen desire to learn.
Excellent practical problem solving and prioritisation skills, and an ability to deal with all types of people are essential.
You should also have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be able to work under pressure.
Dispensing experience is desirable however we will consider applicants with previous healthcare or customer service-based experience.
Applicants must have 5 GCSE’s (Grade C (4-9) and above or equivalent) which must include English, Maths and Science. Proficient computer skills are essential.
7.5hrs shifts between the hours of 8.30a.m and 6p.m, 7 days a week. (To be discussed at interview). Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to suit the changing needs of the service.
Undertake basic dispensing duties under the direction of the Dispensary Manager or Pharmacist in charge.
Put away stock, empty green bags, fill up ancillary items for dispensing and generally maintain good housekeeping in the dispensary.
Receive prescriptions, handle payment and verify relevant exemption forms at the counter and assist in selling over the counter medicines from the Pharmacy shop in accordance with legal requirements.
Answer the telephone and deal with enquiries and requests appropriately, referring calls and taking messages while ensuring strict confidentiality.
Undertake any other tasks requested by the dispensary manager, following strict SOPs.
Liaise with Pharmacy procurement support for the efficient and timely processing of invoice and credit note transactions within the pharmacy stock control systems to facilitate the prompt payment of suppliers
If you require any further information please contact:
Angela Ghent (Dispensary Manager) angela.ghent@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5476
Rachel Hartup (Operational Manager)rachel.hartup@nhs.netTel: 01983 822099 ext 5480
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026
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