Band 3/4 Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary) – Newport

Role: Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary)
Banding: Band 3/4
Location: Newport
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-time
Rate: £13 – £17 per hour

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is looking seeking dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Assistants to join our dynamic team in Newport. This role is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers within the NHS, with opportunities for permanent positions and management roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications. You will provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals. You will maintain accurate records and manage inventory. You will support the pharmacy team in daily operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential:
  • Holds the NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent.
  • Prior NHS experience (desirable).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working within the NHS.
  • Strong aseptic experience.
  • Ability to dispense injectable chemotherapy.
• Desirable:
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.