Rotational Pharmacy Assistant
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Swindon, SN3 6BB
- Salary
- £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.
- Location
- Swindon, SN3 6BB
Rotational Pharmacy Assistant role at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, SN3 6BB. Salary: £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
• Perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, supporting the safe and effective delivery of Pharmacy services in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.
• Complete in-depth training and achieve a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services unless already qualified.
• Dispense prescriptions in the dispensary and support the Dispensary Manager and Lead Technician in daily operations.
• Assist with medicines optimisation on the wards, including assessing patients' own medicines for hospital use and managing non-stock medication orders to enhance patient care.
• Contribute to the pharmacy stores team, handling heavy lifting, stock movement, and maintaining ward stock levels.
Please see attached the full Job Description
Job description
• Perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, supporting the safe and effective delivery of Pharmacy services in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.
• Complete in-depth training and achieve a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services unless already qualified.
• Dispense prescriptions in the dispensary and support the Dispensary Manager and Lead Technician in daily operations.
• Assist with medicines optimisation on the wards, including assessing patients' own medicines for hospital use and managing non-stock medication orders to enhance patient care.
• Contribute to the pharmacy stores team, handling heavy lifting, stock movement, and maintaining ward stock levels.
Please see attached the full Job Description
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy assistant role in Swindon
This is a pharmacy assistant vacancy at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Swindon. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy assistant roles in Swindon, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacy assistant earn in South West?
Based on 8 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy assistant salaries in South West, the median is £25,768 — most roles fall between £25,768 and £25,768. See the full pharmacy assistant salary guide →
Pharmacy assistant jobs and salary in Swindon
PharmSee is currently tracking 9 active pharmacy vacancies in Swindon across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Swindon's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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More roles at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has 5 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
- Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy assistant — Swindon, SN3 6BB · £28392.00 to £31157.00 p.a.
- Lead Pharmacist - Critical Care and Anaesthetics — Swindon, SN3 6BB · £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
- Senior Aseptic Services Pharmacist — Swindon, SN3 6BB · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
- Rotational Pharmacist — Swindon, SN3 6BB · £39959.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in Swindon?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Swindon varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 5 open pharmacy vacancies from Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Swindon?
PharmSee is currently tracking 9 active pharmacy vacancies in Swindon across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Swindon pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.
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