Principal Pharmacy Assistant, Homecare and High Cost Drugs

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Carshalton is seeking a proactive individual to support their Pharmacy Homecare team. This role involves managing Homecare services, including the Homecare Diabetes Service, maintaining accurate records, and leading audits. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and a passion for improving patient care. This position is vital for the efficient running of key services and contributes to the overall excellence in healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacy Homecare team with service development.
• Manage the Homecare Diabetes Service, including patient funding and invoicing.
• Maintain accurate patient records and reconcile invoices.
• Lead Homecare audits and support FOI requests.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for a proactive and dynamic individual with the requisite skills, knowledge, experience and expertise to join our existing team. Due to service expansion, a new role has been developed to support the Pharmacy Homecare team and assist in the efficient running of this key service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacy Homecare team by contributing to the development and management of Homecare services, including the introduction/ launch of the CMM homecare module.
• Manage the Homecare Diabetes Service, including patient funding, ordering, invoicing, clinic/patient queries and tracking orders.
• Assist in the management of Homecare services, maintaining accurate patient records and effectively and efficiently reconciling invoices for payment, and resolving invoicing queries.
• Lead Homecare audits and support with freedom of information (FOI) requests.

About the employer

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

How to apply

Please see the attached supporting job description and job specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and personal specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025