Pharmacy Assistant rotational
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
London, SE18 4QHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Pharmacy Assistant We currently have a vacancy for two full-time Pharmacy Assistants to work in the pharmacy department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital wi...
- Labelling and dispensing prescriptions
- Issuing stock drugs to wards and clinics
- Assisting in the supply of chemotherapy
- Ward visits to top-up stock drugs
We are looking for hardworking, reliable candidates with good communication skills. You will also need to have good literacy and numeracy skills which will be assessed during the selection process. It is vital that you list your educational qualifications on the application form in order to be shortlisted for interview.
Please ensure that you use your supporting statement to demonstrate how your skills and experience match the person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
JOB PURPOSE
- To assist in the day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Store, Dispensary and Technical Services on a rotational basis
Pharmacy Stores
1. To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers, checking that delivery is for the pharmacy department.
Check items and quantities received match delivery notes
Check are in good condition
Check have adequate shelf life
Check prices match those on delivery note
Sign delivery note to accept goods into the pharmacy.
Full responsibilities can be found in the JD
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Qualifications & Training
Desirable
- Maths GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)
- English GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)
- Units of level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills in relevant areas of work
Experience
Essential: - Use of computers; - Work from written procedures
Desirable: - Previous Hospital/Pharmacy Experience; - Dealing with the public
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Literate and Numerate and be able to perform simple calculations - tested at interview
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to organise self
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiastic about hospital pharmacy
Other
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good Attendance Record
- Able to work Weekends and Bank Holidays
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks and remain standing for prolonged periods
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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