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
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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