Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services

NHS; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS hospital as a Pharmacy Technician for a 12-month fixed maternity cover. You will be part of a friendly team, delivering efficient dispensing services and preparing medicines for patients. The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and offers part-time hours with a focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medicines for patients and assist in the dispensary.
• Participate in the late rota, weekend, and Bank Holiday rotas.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Care

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunity at St Helier Hospital for a 12-month fixed maternity leave cover starting in June 2026.

Join our friendly team in a busy dispensary, helping to deliver an efficient dispensing service. Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services are essential. You'll need excellent attention to detail, strong customer care skills, and a passion for patient contact.

If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

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, 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 desirable, and an enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to ensure the delivery of the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

At Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.

So don't delay—apply today!

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £29,176 to £30,225 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (outer)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 343-7171635-FM-AG
• Job location: Pharmacy Department, St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please contact:

Sarah Watts, Chief Technician, Patient Services

e-mail: [e-mail]