Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Omnicell

BHR Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BHRUT is seeking a Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant to support Omnicell operations at King George Hospital, Goodmayes, and Queen’s Hospital, Romford. You will help ensure medicines are available by supporting purchasing, stock control, and Omnicell tasks, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Level 2 pharmacy qualifications and experience in a hospital environment with automated dispensing systems.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science.
• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Has worked in Pharmacy Hospital environment.
• Previous experience with automated dispensing systems.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Order medicines and pharmaceutical products using procurement systems.
• Collaborate cross-site and mitigate expired stock through monthly date checks.
• Assist in stock provision/set-up for new Omnicell areas or wards.
• Manage stock changes in recalls and shortages of medicines.
• Train Pharmacy and nursing staff in accordance with SOPs.
• Process paperwork and use the pharmacy computer system per SOPs.
• Maintain security of goods within the department.
• Answer queries from wards and other locations about supply/availability.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants and oversee daily operations.
• Assist with replenishment and housekeeping of the store robot.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Education

Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy Service Skills

Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Omnicell

Band 3

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 162-8033-CCS

Site Cross sites Town Romford Salary £30,630 - £32,346 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do

This video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working here.

Are you organised, detail-focused and looking for a role where you can make a real difference to patient care behind the scenes? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly Pharmacy Team based at King George Hospital, Goodmayes & Queen's Hospital, Romford.

What will you be doing?

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will help ensure medicines are available when patients need them by supporting the purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals across the Trust as well as Omnicell-specific tasks.

What we're looking for:

• An organised and methodical individual with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication, customer service and IT skills.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Ideally you should have previous pharmacy Stores/Omnicell experience.

You are required to hold a GPhC approved/accredited Level 2 pharmacy qualification appropriate to the role, in order to meet regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job

Ordering medicines and pharmaceutical products using pharmacy procurement systems.

To work in collaboration with staff cross site and mitigate expired stock by ensuring date checks are carried out monthly within all Omnicell areas.

Assist in managing stock provision/set-up for new Omnicell areas or wards opening/relocating.

Manage stock changes in response to recalls and shortages of medicines.

To train members of Pharmacy and nursing staff in accordance with SOP’s

To accurately process the relevant paperwork and use the pharmacy computer system, when receiving and issuing goods, following the relevant SOPs.

Maintain the security of goods within the department.

Answer queries and complaints from wards and other pharmacy locations concerning the supply and availability of pharmaceuticals.

Supervise pharmacy assistants in the pharmacy stores and the day to day running of the area including training new staff.

Assist with the replenishment and general housekeeping duties for the store robot

To assist in measures to check stock accuracy including becoming a double checker.

Monitoring stock levels and placing orders to maintain supply.

Liaising with suppliers to resolve delivery, pricing and availability issues.

Processing procurement administration, including claim-backs and stock monitoring.

Supporting drug recalls and electronic ordering systems.

Working with pharmacy teams to deliver an efficient and cost-effective service.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.

We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both written and oral with appropriate standard of English

Experience/ Knowledge

• Has worked in Pharmacy Hospital environment
• Previous experience with automated dispensing systems

Before you apply

Using AI

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AI can be a useful tool to help organise your thoughts, improve the structure of your application and support your preparation. However, your application should remain an authentic and accurate reflection of your skills, experience, and knowledge.

We encourage you to review the person specification carefully and provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Any information submitted as part of your application must be accurate, truthful, and based on your experience.

Throughout our recruitment process, we value honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We want to understand what you can bring to BHRUT, so please ensure that your application reflects your own capabilities and achievements.

AI should not be used to misrepresent your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Flexible working

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.

Pre-employment checks

Please provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role-specific clearances.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

Recruitment process

We may close vacancies before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. All communication regarding your application will be sent by email, so please check your inbox and junk folder regularly.

Inclusion

BHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.

Safeguarding

BHRUT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow the Trust's safeguarding policies.

Smoke-free Trust

BHRUT is a smoke-free Trust. All employees are expected to comply with our smoke-free policy.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.