Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Preston / Chorley, PR2 9HT
- Salary
- £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.
- Location
- Preston / Chorley, PR2 9HT
Senior Pharmacy Assistant role at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston / Chorley, PR2 9HT. 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
Duties include, but are not limited to:
To work under the direct supervision of the Dispensary Team Leader.
To supervise, provide guidance and direction to the Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Technician Team within the designated area.
To be responsible for ensuring that a range of quality Pharmacy Services are delivered to patients and other service users to include dispensing, and distribution of medicines.
To plan and manage own workload and that of the team to ensure services are delivered in a cost effective and operationally efficient manner.
To be responsible for training and development including appraisal and competency assessments
• Line management of Pharmacy Assistants
To support training and development of other staff; maintaining quality and standards by contributing to the development and implementation of new services, processes and procedures to deliver services in line with Professional, Local and National directives.
Job description
Duties include, but are not limited to:
To work under the direct supervision of the Dispensary Team Leader.
To supervise, provide guidance and direction to the Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Technician Team within the designated area.
To be responsible for ensuring that a range of quality Pharmacy Services are delivered to patients and other service users to include dispensing, and distribution of medicines.
To plan and manage own workload and that of the team to ensure services are delivered in a cost effective and operationally efficient manner.
To be responsible for training and development including appraisal and competency assessments
• Line management of Pharmacy Assistants
To support training and development of other staff; maintaining quality and standards by contributing to the development and implementation of new services, processes and procedures to deliver services in line with Professional, Local and National directives.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy assistant role in Preston / Chorley
This is a pharmacy assistant vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Preston / Chorley. 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 / Chorley, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacy assistant earn across the UK?
Based on 31 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy assistant salaries across the UK, the median is £25,768 — most roles fall between £24,465 and £25,768. See the full pharmacy assistant salary guide →
Pharmacy assistant jobs and salary in Preston / Chorley
PharmSee is currently tracking 1 active pharmacy vacancy in Preston / Chorley across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Preston / Chorley's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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More roles at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has 3 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
- Administrator - Pharmacy Homecare and High Cost Drugs — Preston, PR2 9HP · £25272.00 p.a.
- Pharmacy Retail Assistant — Lancaster, LA1 4RP · £12.71 to £13.21 (per hour)
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in Preston / Chorley?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Preston / Chorley 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 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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