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Cygnet Health Care

Part-Time Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Health Care View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Exercise Therapist

GBP 13 per year

Posted 21 day(s) ago

Reference: 2345284

Job summary

Cygnet Group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cygnet Cedars. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of our service users. This role offers 24 hours per week, worked across three shifts per week, with hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm at Cygnet Cedars. Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 to £13.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPE0E343A2

Job locations

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cygnet Cedars.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of our service users.

This role offers 24 hours per week, worked across three shifts per week, with hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm at Cygnet Cedars.

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.

We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Your day-to-day...

Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
Use chemicals in line with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are...

Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Why Cygnet? Well offer you:

Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
Increasing to £13.45 after 3 months
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
Employee Discount Savings
NHS Discount Savings

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cygnet Cedars.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of our service users.

This role offers 24 hours per week, worked across three shifts per week, with hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm at Cygnet Cedars.

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.

We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Your day-to-day...

Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
Use chemicals in line with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

You are...

Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Why Cygnet? Well offer you:

Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
Increasing to £13.45 after 3 months
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
Employee Discount Savings
NHS Discount Savings

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Pharmacist

GBP 29,264 - 33,510 per year

Posted 21 day(s) ago

Reference: 2345279

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Long Lartin,

HMP Long Lartin is a Category A male prison with a capacity of 620 inmates located in the village of South Littleton in the Wychavon district in Worcestershire.

We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Due to the location of HMP Long Lartin you will ideally be a car driver.

Hours

Monday Sunday
37.5 hours per week
Weekdays & Weekend shift patters -7.30am 8pm
1.5 week in a month

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,264 - £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
we act with integrity
we embrace diversity
we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
General GCSE education or equivalent
Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,264 to £33,510 a year £29,264 - £33,510 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15401-1

Job locations

HMP Long Lartin

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 8TZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Long Lartin,

HMP Long Lartin is a Category A male prison with a capacity of 620 inmates located in the village of South Littleton in the Wychavon district in Worcestershire.

We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Due to the location of HMP Long Lartin you will ideally be a car driver.

Hours

Monday Sunday
37.5 hours per week
Weekdays & Weekend shift patters -7.30am 8pm
1.5 week in a month

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,264 - £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Long Lartin,

HMP Long Lartin is a Category A male prison with a capacity of 620 inmates located in the village of South Littleton in the Wychavon district in Worcestershire.

We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Due to the location of HMP Long Lartin you will ideally be a car driver.

Hours

Monday Sunday
37.5 hours per week
Weekdays & Weekend shift patters -7.30am 8pm
1.5 week in a month

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,264 - £33,510 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Long Lartin

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 8TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Long Lartin

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 8TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant - Sarum Ward

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Exercise Therapist

GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 21 day(s) ago

Reference: 2345277

Job summary

We are looking for health care support workers / assistants who are passionate about working with children and young people . The ideal candidate will be a keen team player with experience working with children in a hospital environment .

The position will involve working as part of our multidisciplinary team on our vibrant children's unit at Salisbury Hospital ensuring the delivery of high standards of care to young patients and their families. Our children's unit consists of Sarum Ward and Woodlands Day Assessment unit, all designed to create a bright and welcoming environment for children and young people. The ward has 16 in patient beds for children aged 0 - 16 years of age , providing specialised care for a range of specialities including general paediatrics , orthopaedics , ENT and general surgery.

Working as a health care support worker / assistant you will always work under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse providing compassionate care to children and their families . Responsibilities within this role include basic clinical observations reporting any concerns to a trained nurse , daily ward cleaning tasks and supporting children with nutrition and hygiene needs .

For more information please see the job description or contact Ward Lead Lauren O'shea- Smee on 01722 336262 ext 2560 or 2982

Please Note: This vacancy doesn't offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse , providing compassionate and high quality care to children young people and their families .

You will recognise your abilities and limitations of your competence to carry out only those tasks for which you are trained . As a member of the ward team you will support the other staff , act in the best interests of patients and treat everyone with respect .

As a Trust employee you will honor your work commitments , be reliable, trust worthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the skills for Health code of conduct .

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visitingwww.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

269-SFT9958

Job locations

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education qualifications and training

Essential

Care Certificate
Educated to GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths

Desirable

NVQ in Health or Health and Social care Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience working with CYP in a health care setting
Experience of working as a HCA

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Good Communication skills
Ability to follow instruction and organise your work
Team player
Awareness of safeguarding procedures

Person Specification

Education qualifications and training

Essential

Care Certificate
Educated to GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths

Desirable

NVQ in Health or Health and Social care Level 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience working with CYP in a health care setting
Experience of working as a HCA

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Good Communication skills
Ability to follow instruction and organise your work
Team player
Awareness of safeguarding procedures

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

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Pharmacy Technician

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Pharmacist

GBP 37,296 - 45,331 per year

Posted 21 day(s) ago

Reference: 2345275

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Pentonville, a category B Prison located in London. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency.

Hours

Monday to Fridays: 07:30 - 17:30 Weekends & Bank Holidays: 08:30 -17:30

Salary

This position is full time working 37.5 hrs per week and youll receive an annual salary up to £45,331

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

#LI-ST1

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

Assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high-quality prison pharmaceutical service.
Work within the healthcare department and hold direct patient contact, which will be part be of a comprehensive healthcare package, based on the prison services needs.
Deliver the highest standard of care to clients in line with National Guidelines.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
we act with integrity
we embrace diversity
we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications Required

NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

#LI-ST1

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,296 to £45,331 a year £37296 - £45331

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

15416

Job locations

Caledonian Rd

Islington

London

Middlesex

N7 8TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Pentonville, a category B Prison located in London. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency.

Hours

Monday to Fridays: 07:30 - 17:30 Weekends & Bank Holidays: 08:30 -17:30

Salary

This position is full time working 37.5 hrs per week and youll receive an annual salary up to £45,331

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

#LI-ST1

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Pentonville, a category B Prison located in London. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency.

Hours

Monday to Fridays: 07:30 - 17:30 Weekends & Bank Holidays: 08:30 -17:30

Salary

This position is full time working 37.5 hrs per week and youll receive an annual salary up to £45,331

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

#LI-ST1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Caledonian Rd

Islington

London

Middlesex

N7 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Caledonian Rd

Islington

London

Middlesex

N7 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Outpatient Pharmacy Assistant

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Pharmacist

GBP 25,272 - 27,476 per year

Posted 21 day(s) ago

Reference: 2345274

Job summary

Outpatient Pharmacy Assistant

Department: Pharmacy

Band 2 to 3 or Band 3 (£25,272 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata)

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH as we are continually growing in size and influence. We have recently undergone a major departmental refurbishment which included the installation of a new Pharmacy Robot and Controlled Drugs automated cabinet, the opening a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in our Cancer Centre and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy. Our services are being developed to ensure that every patient receives safe, high quality care as our patients are at the heart of everything that we do.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 08 October 2026

Main duties of the job

To support this, we are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacy Assistant to be part of our outpatient pharmacy team. Initially providing dispensing services to our busy outpatient department, the post will provide a mix of clinical and commercial activities as we develop our services to outpatients and the Trust.

Working in the reception area you will be the first point of contact for our patients so having excellent communication and people skills is essential alongside the commitment to provide the best patient-centered care. You will be organised with a can-do approach and have the ability to adapt quickly to new situations.

If you are successful, you will work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment where you will be encouraged with your professional and personal development.

This post is offered on Band 3 or on a Band 2 progressing to a Band 3 on successful completion of NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills and suitable performance.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-CC26-1104A

Job locations

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Our staff scored Autonomy and Control at 7.19, well above the national average. Here, youre trusted to lead, innovate, and shape your work.

Milton Keynes Hospital opened in 1984 and became a University Hospital in April 2015 in partnership with the University of Buckingham. We have around 450 beds and provide general hospital services for planned and emergency care to a population of approximately 300 000 people. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated Good by the CQC.

The Trust employs around 3000 people and our values apply to every member of our team. The MK Way focuses on care, communication, collaboration and contribution. To be a successful applicant will need to demonstrate that you share these values.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.