About this role
Job summary
An unique opportunity has arisen for a motivated, committed, and adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy. We are seeking a motivated, hardworking, and efficient person to join our pharmacy team.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospitals and providing assistance to the Digital Medicines team.
This shared post will expose you to hospital pharmacy processes as well as acquiring additional digital knowledge and skills related to EPMA and other digital systems. If not already attained, you will also complete your Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys combining pharmacy practice with digital skills to support and shape Digital Health initiatives.
Good communication skills, flexibility, commitment, and strong teamwork are essential qualities for this role. Your skills will be enhanced across various areas as you work in across both the Dispensary team and the Digital Medicines team, supplying medications, resolving queries, provide EPMA support, and deliver teaching and training to multidisciplinary staff across UHD.
We have ambitious plans to develop our sites, making even better use of our combined resources to serve our population most effectively.
Main duties of the job
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.
When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Cross Site Working - Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: Monday, 11th November 2026
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *
About us
Workplace Testimony
"This unique split role across Pharmacy Dispensary and Digital Medicines gave me valuable insight into both frontline pharmacy practice and the digital systems that support it. Working in dispensary strengthened my medicines knowledge and understanding of pharmacy workflows, while my digital role developed my expertise in EPMA and EPR systems. Combining both perspectives enabled me to contribute to system improvements, provide practical user feedback, and support colleagues to build their digital confidence, helping to improve efficiency and patient care."
Julia Johns - UHD pharmacy
Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.
Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.
You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or willing to work towards
Desirable
IT Qualification
Experience Essential
Stock control Customer service
Desirable
Previous pharmacy experience
Technical Skills Essential
Accurate, numerate Good IT skills (MS Office and internet as a minimum) Ability to prioritise work Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to train other staff
Desirable
Experience of communicating information to a wide variety of individuals with different levels of understanding Able to demonstrate problem solving
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of system management for specialised IT systems acquired through formal training or equivalent experience Understanding of what EPMA is and how it impacts healthcare. Understanding of the principles of Information Governance Understanding the role of a Hospital Pharmacy assistant
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Must be prepared to complete the relevant Training
Desirable
Able to travel between sites
Personal Attributes Essential
Aware of own limitations / authority Team player with good working relationships and able to work across organisational boundaries
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)