Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South London is seeking a motivated Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant to join its Pharmacy Patient Services team. Responsibilities include dispensing medications and providing receptionist support. This full-time position offers an opportunity for skill development within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have GCSE qualifications in Maths, English, and Science and possess good communication skills.

Qualifications

• General education qualifications required.
• Training provided for all essential skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense inpatient, outpatient, and discharge medication.
• Carry out receptionist duties.
• Answer simple phone queries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Competent in English reading and writing

Basic arithmetic skills

Proficient in Windows computer programmes

Education

GCSE in Maths, English and Science (Grade 4 / C or above)

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and/or English

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individual with good interpersonal skills, to join the Pharmacy Patient Services team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills within the Dispensary Pharmacy Department. This Band 2 role is full time (37.5 hours per week) and includes weekend and bank holidays. We look forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities

We currently have full time vacancies in patient services within our modern and diverse pharmacy department. Responsibilities include:

• Dispensing inpatient, outpatient, and discharge medication from one of our pharmacy locations.
• Carrying out receptionist duties including attending inpatient and outpatient reception areas.
• Answering simple phone queries.

Details

Employer: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Rd, London SW17 0QT

Date posted: 22 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £30,074 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 200-NN-7400134-HS-Z

Job locations: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Rd, London SW17 0QT

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and Training

• General education qualifications.
• GCSE in Maths, English and Science (Grade 4 / C or above)
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and/or English.

Desirable

• Further education qualifications
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

Essential

• No essential experience necessary - Training provided

Desirable

• Experience working in a pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Competent to read, write and communicate in English
• Familiar with basic principles of mathematics, especially arithmetic
• Good communication skills
• Proficient in Windows computer programmes

Desirable

• Familiarity with CMM computer system
• Knowledge of stock control

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Rd, London SW17 0QT

Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/