Dispensary Assistant with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. International candidates should confirm that their qualifications meet UK standards and that they have the right to work in the UK. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval.
Job Overview
The Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dispensary Assistant to join our team at Hellesdon Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for international healthcare professionals looking to establish their career in the UK’s NHS system. The position comes with a certificate of sponsorship, making it ideal for qualified overseas candidates seeking to relocate.
Position Details
Company: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Location: Hellesdon Hospital, Drayton High Road, Norwich, NR6 5BE
Position: Dispensary Assistant
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum (gross, pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term, 2 years
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 246-COR7761755
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
About the Role
As a Dispensary Assistant at Hellesdon Hospital, you will be an essential part of our pharmacy team, providing high-quality medication services to various wards including Adult Acute, dementia and complexity in later life, child and adolescent, and forensic services. Our dispensary utilizes advanced robotic dispensing technology for clozapine supply services, offering you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge pharmacy systems.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the stores and pre-pack service of the pharmacy, entering data on the computer system, generating orders, compiling and supplying ward stock items, and serving as the lead for top-up services to allocated wards and departments. You will also be responsible for dispensing in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and individual named-patient medications with precision and care.
Daily Duties
In your daily role, you will maintain hygiene, health and safety standards by performing routine housekeeping tasks in the pharmacy department. The position requires excellent attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy healthcare environment. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive their medications promptly and correctly.
About Our Trust
Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who value sharing experiences and learning from each other. We are committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities in an environment where you can truly thrive. As an improving Trust with ambitious aspirations, we are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work.
Why Work With Us
We offer strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team that ensures you are truly cared for and valued. Our staff benefits include a comprehensive NHS pension, extensive in-house and external training programs, career progression opportunities, and generous annual leave starting at 27 days per annum, increasing to 33 days based on length of service.
Life in Norfolk
Norfolk offers an exceptional quality of life with warm, welcoming communities, beautiful coastline, and the Broads National Park. We are just an hour and a half away from London with an international airport in Norwich. Our region is rich in history with independent cafes, shops, and theatres, excellent shopping and dining options, top-ranking schools, and affordable housing compared to many parts of the UK.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications:
• NVQ level 2, including dispensing module
• 5 GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject, mathematics and English
Experience Requirements
Essential Experience:
• Experience of dispensing
• Working in a busy dispensary environment
Desirable Experience:
• NHS experience (preferred but not required)
Knowledge Requirements
Essential Knowledge:
• Understanding of confidentiality principles and practices
Additional Benefits
In addition to competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we offer staff physio services, NHS discounts, and many other employee benefits. Our commitment to staff development ensures you’ll have access to ongoing training programs that enhance your professional growth and career prospects within the NHS.
Visa and Relocation Support
We are pleased to offer a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. This sponsorship can assist with your UK work visa application. However, candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet all UK immigration requirements and should verify their eligibility directly with our HR team before applying.
Criminal Records Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to verify any previous criminal convictions. All candidates must be willing to undergo this check as part of our safeguarding procedures.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
International Applicant Checklist:
1. Verify your eligibility for a UK work visa
2. Ensure your qualifications meet UK standards
3. Prepare certified translations of any documents not in English
4. Gather criminal record certificates from all countries where you’ve resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
5. Contact the employer to confirm sponsorship details before applying
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Name: Laura Burton
Title: Dispensary Manager
Email: laura.burton@nsft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01603421212
Employer Information
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status. We are a Disability Confident Employer and support flexible working arrangements where possible.
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Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunities employer, we ensure that all applicants receive fair consideration and are judged solely on their abilities to perform the role.
Further Information
For more details about this position or to download the full job description and person specification, please visit our careers page or contact the hiring manager directly. We encourage international applicants to reach out early in the application process to discuss any questions about relocation or visa sponsorship.