Senior Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to ensure the safe and secure storage of medications. The role involves working closely with the Pharmacy Team to provide a patient-focused service while supporting various pharmacy operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant NVQ qualifications.

Qualifications

• Understanding of spoken and written English required.
• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Basic computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and secure storage of medicines.
• Participate in ward top-up service.
• Work with the Pharmacy Team to deliver timely medication.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer Service Skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Secondary school education including Mathematics, English Language, and a science subject

Counter Assistant Qualification

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant who will be responsible for the safe and secure storage of medicines in the Dispensary. You will also get involved in the Dispensing of patients medicines under the supervision of the Dispensary Team.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of spoken and written English, basic IT and good communication skills in order to deal with a wide variety of Pharmacy staff and Ward staff.You should be able to follow procedures closely and be able work well in a team to provide a high-quality patient-focused service.

We encourage learning, development and career progression and theundertaking of the relevant NVQ Units will be essential.

Main duties of the job

You will work together with the Pharmacy Team to ensure that medications get to patients in a timely manner, maintaining safe and adequate storage conditions at all times. You will also be required to meet and greet Pharmacy visitors and assist with their requirements. Other duties will include participating in the ward top-up service.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year Inclusive per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7202693

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N3JH

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Combined Values Essential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Secondary school education must include Mathematics English Language and a science subject

Desirable

• Counter Assistant Qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Customer Service Skills

Desirable

• Previous dispensing experience
• EPIC System
• Previous Hospital experience
• Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
• Stock control knowledge

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good attention to detail

Person Specification Combined Values Essential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Secondary school education must include Mathematics English Language and a science subject

Desirable

• Counter Assistant Qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Customer Service Skills

Desirable

• Previous dispensing experience
• EPIC System
• Previous Hospital experience
• Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
• Stock control knowledge

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good attention to detail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)