Pharmacy Support Assistant

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits and discounts

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Support Assistant for St Peter's Hospital. You will help supply medicines to wards, clinics and outpatient areas and assist at the pharmacy hatch as the first point of contact for staff and visitors.

Working 37.5 hours weekly on a permanent contract, you will rotate through dispensary, wards and distribution, support Pharmacists, and uphold high professional standards in line with GPhC guidance.

Qualifications

• Good command of written and oral English.
• Computer/IT literate.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will support Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in all sections of the Pharmacy on a rotational basis including dispensary, wards and distribution.
• Carry out duties supervised by qualified staff and contribute to development of pharmacy services.
• Promote high standards of professional practice in line with GPhC guidance.
• Follow SOPs, COSHH and lifting/handling regulations and Trust policies.

Skills

English proficiency

IT literacy

Education

GCSE A-C in Maths and English

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working and bank holiday required on a rota basis) Job ref 323-ACS8798-ED

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cross Site Town Chertsey/Ashford Salary £26,618 per annum inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 02/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/09/2026

Pharmacy Support Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

The Pharmacy at St Peter’s Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and well organised individual to join our department as a Pharmacy Assistant.

We are a busy Pharmacy department and your role will involve you supporting the Pharmacy team with the supply of medicines to the wards, clinics and outpatient areas as well as working on the Pharmacy hatch to be the first point of contact for staff and visitors.

You will be working in a team alongside other Pharmacy Assistants, Senior Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists. The core working hours are 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills to be able to effectively work alongside staff of all grades throughout the Hospital. You will be hard working and keen to learn and have the ability to prioritise work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in all sections of the Pharmacy on a rotational basis which includes working in the dispensary and on wards as well as being based in distribution.

You will carry out your duties supervised by qualified staff and contribute to the development of pharmacy services.

You will promote the highest of standards of professional practice, whilst observing at all times the “statement on professional Conduct” issued by the GPhC.

You will be required to follow all legal and departmental practices including Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) as well as COSHH and lifting and handling regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will have GCSEs in Maths and English Grade C or equivalent.

It is important to have the ability to communicate clearly as well as follow instructions and there is a need to be physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks.

The Pharmacy core opening hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30. To enable the department to provide the best service to our users the successful candidate will need to be able to work 37.5 hours a week, between 08:30 and 18:30 Monday to Friday. There is also a requirement to participate in the department weekend and bank holiday rota.

Person specification

Skills

• Good command of written and oral English
• Computer/IT literate

Qualifications

• Achieved grade A to C in GCSE or equivalent

Experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.