Principal Pharmacy Assistant, Homecare and High Cost Drugs

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a proactive individual to support the Pharmacy Homecare team. You will manage the Homecare Diabetes Service, ensuring accurate patient records and invoicing. Essential qualifications include NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and experience in hospital pharmacy. This role offers flexible part-time working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in hospital pharmacy essential.
• Knowledge of pharmacy homecare services and processes required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacy Homecare team in developing services.
• Manage the Homecare Diabetes Service including patient funding.
• Lead Homecare audits and respond to FOI requests.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Accurate and methodical

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literate (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services

NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services

Tools

CMM pharmacy system

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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 Us

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.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year pro rata pa inc. HCAS outer

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

343-7415126-FM-AG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services
  
  

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
• Experience of using CMM pharmacy system (formerly JAC)
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of pharmacy homecare
• Experience of managing homecare or high cost drugs pathways
• Experience of personnel management
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy
• Knowledge of pharmacy homecare services and processes
• Understanding stock rotation and stock control
• Understanding medical terminology
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Blueteq and funding processes
• Familiarity of specialist drug names
• Familiarity of invoicing/procurement processes
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate and methodical
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate (proficient in MS Office platforms e.g. Word, Excel)
• Attention to detail
  
  

Desirable

• Familiar with CMM Homecare Module
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate and methodical
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate (proficient in MS Office platforms e.g. Word, Excel)
• Attention to detail
  
  

Desirable

• Familiar with CMM Homecare Module
  
  

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 details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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