Band 3 Emergency Department & Pharmacy Assistant
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Hampstead, NW3 2QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the specialit...
The post holder is to act as a support worker within the multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of the qualified practitioners. It is a developing role, and will allow the post holder the opportunity to take on a variety of duties and responsibilities and assist in the provision of quality patient care in all areas of the department. He/she is expected to help provide a safe and comfortable environment for patientsand staff.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work shifts, including evenings/weekends if required
- Ability to carry out manual handling duties safely
- Able to work in both clinical and pharmacy environments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Compassionate, respectful and patient centred approach
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards
- Able to work collaboratively and supportively within a team
- Demonstrates initiative within role boundaries
- Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs
- Positive role model for junior staff and colleagues
- Motivated to learn and develop new skills
Desirable: - Interest in career progression within clinical or pharmacy pathways
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to carry out fundamental nursing care (personal care, toileting, feeding, mobility support)
- Competent in measuring and recording vital signs
- Ability to follow SOPs accurately and consistently
- Basic IT skills including email, data entry and record keeping
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work safely with moderate physical demand (lifting, carrying stock, patient movement)
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and staff
- Ability to remain calm under pressure in busy clinical and pharmacy environments
Desirable
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, cannulation or ECGs (with training)
- Knowledge of medicines categories (CDs, refrigerated, cytotoxic, flammable etc.)
- Understanding of ED patient flow, 4-hour standard and escalation processes
- Experience using automated dispensing systems
- Ability to support audit or governance projects
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a patient-facing care role/health care assistant/Emergency Department Assistant
- Experience following procedures, policies and safety standards
- Experience handling stock, equipment or basic administrative duties
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience supporting fundamental patient care needs
Desirable: - Experience using electronic stock management systems e.g. JAC; - Experience of clinical documentation in electronic patient record systems
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to undertake Care Certificate (if not already held)
- Willingness to complete relevant pharmacy SOP training
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Vocational qualification in Health & Social Care or Pharmacy Services
- Care Certificate completed
- Accredited training in ECGs, venepuncture or cannulation
- Certificate in Medicines Management or stock control
Royal Free Shared Commitments
Essential: - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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