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37.5 hours per week (some weekend and evening working may be required) Job ref 190-CPL-20
Employer Crucible Pharmacy Ltd Employer type Private Sector Site Royal Hallamshire Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £27,096 p.a. if NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant qualified Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/11/2026
Crucible Pharmacy Limited
Pharmacy Assistant
CPL pay rates
Job overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care through innovative pharmacy services? Crucible Pharmacy Limited (CPL), is looking for a new Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly pharmacy team based initially at the Hallamshire Hospital although cross site working with the Northern will also be required.
We are seeking a full time self-motivated Pharmacy Assistant, ideally NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistant qualified and with strong customer service experience and a demonstrable interest in working in pharmacy services.
We offer an excellent benefits package including competitive annual leave and an annual bonus (subject to scheme rules).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:
- liaise with patients, hospital staff and delivery partners to ensure timely home deliveries of medicines
- u ndertake basic level CMM computer work after suitable training
- calculate varying degrees of complex doses and quantities to supply on prescriptions
- work on reception, taking in and handing out prescriptions, taking payment and dealing with customer queries
- receive and check pharmaceuticals delivered to established procedures, being aware of health and safety regulations. Ensuring that security and storage requirements are maintained throughout
- ensure that pharmaceuticals are stored correctly, stock is rotated, and expiry dates are checked to established procedures
- assist in monitoring stock levels and completing stock-take procedures where a high level of accuracy is required.
Working for our organisation
Crucible Pharmacy Ltd (CPL) is owned by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust but operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacy services to outpatients from two dispensaries covering all of the Trust sites. It provides a dispensing service for inpatient discharge prescriptions including compliance aids and has new, state of the art, outpatient dispensaries featuring the latest technology in automated dispensing systems.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work on reception, taking in and handing out prescriptions, taking payment and dealing with customer queries.
To liaise with patients, hospital staff and delivery partners to ensure timely home deliveries of medicines.
To u ndertake basic level CMM computer work after suitable training
To calculate varying degrees of complex doses and quantities to supply on prescriptions.
To receive and check pharmaceuticals delivered to established procedures, being aware of health and safety regulations. Ensuring that security and storage requirements are maintained throughout.
To ensure that pharmaceuticals are stored correctly, stock is rotated, and expiry dates are checked to established procedures.
To assist in monitoring stock levels and completing stock-take procedures where a high level of accuracy is required.
Person specification
Qualifications
- English and Maths GCSE grade 4 (C) or above / equivalent qualification
- General Pharmaceutical Council approved qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services / BTec level 2
Experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to use computer systems including Microsoft packages
- Experience of using pharmacy-based computer systems
- Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
- Experience / knowledge of the principles of stock control
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently using own initiative
- Able to deal constructively with conflict, complaints, and verbal aggression
- Reliable, trustworthy and punctual demonstrable from previous experience
Experience
All employment with CPL is subject to a number of Pre Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Pharmacy Assistant in Sheffield employer: Crucible Pharmacy Ltd
At Crucible Pharmacy Limited, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive annual leave and bonuses, while working in a dynamic hospital environment that fosters collaboration with healthcare professionals. Join us at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospital to make a meaningful impact in patient care and pharmacy services.
