Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our friendly department for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as Trainee Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant. This is a permanent full time position at 37.5hours per week.

The post will be awarded a Band 3 Annex 21 salary for the duration of the apprenticeship which will be a minimum of 12 months. On successful completion this post will progress to entry level Band 3 on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale.

To apply for this position you must:

• Be educated in GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above, or the equivalent qualifications.
• You may already hold or be prepared to undertake the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship.
• Be able to maintain dispensary competence.
• Be prepared to deal with queries both face to face and over the phone
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be organised and have a keen attention to detail
• You must also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and be able to adapt to changing demands in order to be committed to providing a high quality service.
• Previous pharmacy experience would be preferred but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

As a Trainee Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant, you will work within the Dispensary gaining valuable experience and expanding your own pharmaceutical knowledge.

We will support you in completing the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship, providing you with the necessary training and development opportunities and giving you an extra qualification.

The variety and diversity of working in the Dispensary and providing cover for the Stores & Distribution team will allow you to gain a well-rounded understanding of the pharmacy workflow. You will also get to expand your expertise in Controlled Drugs and Clinical Trial dispensing.

Participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota is essential

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.