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Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Preston, PR2 9HT

Salary
£25272.00 p.a.
Location
Preston, PR2 9HT

Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant role at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, PR2 9HT. Salary: £25272.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an effective medicine supply service to wards/departments and patients of the Trust

• Dispensing medications

• Stock control, stock rotation, expiry date checking and use of the Pharmacy IT System

• Provides an effective reception service, receiving incoming work and dealing with customer enquiries.

• Maintains stock of dispensing sundries and carries out housekeeping duties to maintain good environmental standards.

• Supports the training and development of pharmacy team

The core hours of duty are a 7.5 hour shift from 8am - 19:30 Monday to Friday. Applicants will be expected to participate in weekend and Bank holiday on a rota basis.

This role is cross site at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital.

Job description

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an effective medicine supply service to wards/departments and patients of the Trust

• Dispensing medications

• Stock control, stock rotation, expiry date checking and use of the Pharmacy IT System

• Provides an effective reception service, receiving incoming work and dealing with customer enquiries.

• Maintains stock of dispensing sundries and carries out housekeeping duties to maintain good environmental standards.

• Supports the training and development of pharmacy team

The core hours of duty are a 7.5 hour shift from 8am - 19:30 Monday to Friday. Applicants will be expected to participate in weekend and Bank holiday on a rota basis.

This role is cross site at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital.

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this pharmacy assistant role in Preston

This is a pharmacy assistant vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Preston. 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 Preston, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a dispenser earn across the UK?

Based on 18 PharmSee-tracked dispenser salaries across the UK, the median is £25,760 — most roles fall between £24,632 and £25,768. See the full dispenser salary guide →

Pharmacy assistant jobs and salary in Preston

PharmSee is currently tracking 7 active pharmacy vacancies in Preston across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Preston's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in Preston?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £25272.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Preston varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 3 open pharmacy vacancies from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Preston?

PharmSee is currently tracking 7 active pharmacy vacancies in Preston across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Preston 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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