Emergency Team Assistant / Healthcare Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated Emergency Team Assistant to enhance patient care. This role involves supporting various departments by ensuring the timely availability of medicines and collaborating with nursing teams. Join a vibrant team committed to exceptional patient experiences and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programs

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or customer-oriented environment.
• Experience working in a pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering an effective ward-based service including medicines management.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assisting in the delivery of a high-quality patient-centred service.

Skills

Communication

Computer Skills

Education

General Secondary Education

Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ Level 2

Job description

Emergency Team Assistant / Healthcare Assistant, London

Client:

Charing Cross Hospital or St Mary's Hospital (please specify in application)

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

aa05a3b34970

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to play a key role in improving patients’ care and treatment? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Ward-Based Pharmacy Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will support the Acute Medicine Admissions Wards, Accident & Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre, and nursing teams by ensuring the safe storage and timely availability of medicines across wards, clinics, and associated areas. You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred medicines management and dispensary service throughout the Trust.

At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strive to be the hospital of choice for our patients and the employer of choice for our staff. Achieving this depends on a skilled, motivated, diverse, and compassionate workforce that is committed to enhancing every aspect of the patient experience.

There are many reasons to join us. As one of the largest acute NHS Trusts in the country, and in partnership with Imperial College London, we are proud to be one of the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centres (AHSCs). This partnership represents a significant step forward in patient care, clinical education, and pioneering research and innovation.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering an effective ward-based service, which includes medicines management, stock control and rotation, waste management, and the organisation and checking of patients’ own medication.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team at ward level to ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
• Assisting in the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service through the issuing of stock, dispensing of medication (including controlled drugs), and involvement in clinical trials.
• Supporting and educating nursing staff on medicines management best practices and initiatives.

As part of your development, you will be enrolled on the Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course and the HEE (LaSE) Medicines Optimisation Programme – POD (Patient’s Own Drug) Checking Module.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• General Secondary Education including literacy to level 2 (equivalent to A-C or grade 4 GCSE) and numeracy to level 1(equivalent to D-E grade GCSE)
• Pharmacy Service Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF) or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with computers
• Experience of working in a hospital or customer orientated environment
• Experience of working in a pharmacy environment

Skills

• Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word
• Demonstrated good written English communication skills

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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