Rotational Hospital Pharmacy Assistant – NVQ Pathway

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is hiring a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant to join the stores and dispensary teams. This development role offers training towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and involves supporting medicines preparation and stock control.

You will gain experience in a hospital pharmacy environment, with duties including stock checks, housekeeping, and general reception tasks, while prioritising patient safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Knowledge of stock rotation and expiry dates.
• Good communication and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescriptions under supervision.
• Maintain stock levels and perform daily stock checks.
• Receive goods, carry out ward top ups and issue stock to wards.
• Support the Pharmacy Distribution Services under the Pharmacy lead.

Skills

Stock management

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

CMM Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is hiring a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant to join the stores and dispensary teams. This development role offers training towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and involves supporting medicines preparation and stock control.

You will gain experience in a hospital pharmacy environment, with duties including stock checks, housekeeping, and general reception tasks, while prioritising patient safety and efficiency.