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Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom, KT18 7EG

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 September 2026

9 days left

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting oppor...

The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer, have proven organisational skills and demonstrate an attention to detail in their work. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will play a key role in preparing medicines for our patients. You will also carry out general housekeeping, filing and receptionist duties and undertake daily stock checks.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with 60 minutes lunch. You will also participate in the late rota, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

To be considered, candidates must hold an NVQ qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or an equivalent recognised qualification. Previous hospital experience is not a necessity but enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

So don't delay apply today!

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to organise own and others workload
  • Good customer care skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Good written communication

Desirable

  • Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates
  • Monitoring of fridges & ambient temperatures and taking appropriate action

Desirable

  • Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

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

2 September 2026

Last checked

4 September 2026

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About the employer

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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