Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea, SW3 6JJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
1.1. To support the inpatient dispensary and medical day unit on site with provision of a comprehensive dispensary and distribution service i.e. dispe...
2.1 To interpret and accurately dispense prescriptions and ward pharmacy requisitions' ensuring the work is carried out accurately, safely, and efficiently following current standard operating procedures of the department.2.2 To accurately supply and dispense controlled drugs (on request from clinical areas and for discharge prescriptions) when required, in accordance with departmental procedures and relating legislation regarding record keeping, storage and transportation of controlled drugs.2.3 To attend to the dispensary hatch as required dealing with patients and members of staff and taking in prescriptions, requisitions, deliveries etc. and processing as per local procedures.
- 2.4 To ensure the telephone is answered promptly and politely where appropriately throughout the working day:o Deal with query / information and respond promptly.
- Relay completed and accurate information.
- Recognise self -limitations and refer to an appropriate person.2.5 To ensure medication requiring delivery is sent to individual patient home using a suitable methode.g. courier when required, considering safe transportation of medication, storage requirements and surgery.2.6 To ensure that adequate supply of medicines emergency boxes and kits are available in the dispensary and accurate records are maintained daily.2.7 To issue replacement and recall of used or expired medicines emergency boxes from and to clinical areas and to maintain accurate records.
General2.21 To participate in the induction and training of staff in areas of responsibility.2.22 To undertake any other duties as may be required within the nature and grade of the post.2.23 To participate in educational programme offered to staff, as required. 2.24 To attend the induction programme, maintain up to date mandatory training, and attend teaching specific to the pharmacy department.2.25 To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Deputy Pharmacy Technicians, Stores Manager, Senior Pharmacy Technicians or Senior Pharmacists.2.26 Required to participate in 7 days service which includes working weekends, late shifts and bank holidays.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level (Grade A-C in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills level 2 (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Essential Application form relevant GPhC accredited Training Programme equivalent to Level 2.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy environment.
- Experience of preparing & dispensing prescriptions.
- Experience of ordering and stock management
- Working with and liaising with other healthcare professionals.
Desirable: - Previous work experience in hospital pharmacy
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise workload and work as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer literate
- Be physical fit to be able to undertake lifting to put stock away and for carrying orders to wards / departments.
- Able to work 7 days a week on site as part of pharmacy services
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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