Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A key healthcare provider in South West London is looking for a full-time Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant. Responsibilities include dispensing medications and managing reception duties. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a basic understanding of mathematics. No essential experience is necessary as training will be provided. This role is located at St George's Hospital in London, offering £30,074 per year pro rata. Apply now!

Qualifications

• No essential experience necessary - Training provided.
• Familiarity with CMM computer system is beneficial.
• Knowledge of stock control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dispense inpatient and outpatient medication.
• Manage receptionist duties at pharmacy locations.
• Answer simple phone queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic mathematics

Windows computer proficiency

Education

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

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and/or English

Job description

Overview

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 Georges University Hospital NHS 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, including:

• Dispending 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

About us

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Details

• 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

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Essential
• 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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

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