Pharmacy assistant

Integrated Care System; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harrow is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their busy pharmacy team. This role includes assisting with the preparation and supply of medicines, while working towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Service apprenticeship. Candidates should have good communication skills and a GCSE in English & Maths is required. Both training and support will be provided in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Pharmacy Service apprenticeship.
• Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and supply of medicines to patients.
• Work in stores, distribution department, and dispensary.
• Provide the best possible service for patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

GCSE in English & Maths

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Go back London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Pharmacy assistant

The closing date is 26 August 2025

Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference? Could you play an important part within a busy pharmacy team and help with the preparation and supply of medicines to patients? If this interests you, then please apply today!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Pharmacy Assistant. This is a stepping stone leading towards a rewarding pharmacy career.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to work in our busy Pharmacy department . The role is working in stores and distribution department. The post holder will also be required to work in dispensary while working towards Level -2 Pharmacy service apprenticeship.

Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided on the job.

This rewarding role will provide you an opportunity to interact with patients, nurses and doctors as well as external healthcare professionals to ensure that the best standard of pharmaceutical care is available to patients in our hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a friendly and approachable personality, be willing to work as part of a team and committed to providing the best possible service for patients.The department actively promotes development, education and training.

You will need to hold GCSE certificates in English & Maths and Good IT Skills.

To apply for the post you will need to be willing to work towards and complete the Level 2 Pharmacy Service apprenticeship .

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• oGood standard of education, GCSE or equivalent. Grade A-C or 9-5 in both mathematics and English
• NVQ (QCF) level 2 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent Pharmacy Assistant certificate

Knowledge and experience

• oRetail or Hospital Pharmacy experience

Skills, abilities, and attributes

• oAble to follow instructions carefully

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.

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust