Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Bank Staff

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Staff bus service between Maidstone &

Park and ride nearby

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust invites applications for a role in the High Cost Drug and Homecare Pharmacy team. You will support the management of Homecare prescriptions, ensuring data accuracy and timely processing of invoices, while assisting with Immunoglobulin treatments and related records across the region.

The role requires numeracy, IT literacy, and the ability to work both in a team and independently with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.
• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.
• Experience dealing with the public in a service role.
• Experience with computer systems (e.g., dispensing/records).
• Knowledge of Information Governance and NICE guidelines is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Homecare prescriptions and ensure information is added to local databases.
• Process prescriptions and invoices in a timely manner.
• Assist with Immunoglobulin treatments and maintain related records across the region.
• Learn to use pharmacy dispensing computer systems and related databases.
• Work well in a team and also independently with high attention to detail.

Skills

Numeracy

IT literacy

Data entry

Excel

Word

Education

GCSE English or Maths (C or above)

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Tools

JAC system

Dispensing software

Job description

Pharmacy Services at Maidstone Hospital are modern and proactive and are highly regarded in the Trust.

The Main Pharmacy is in a modern purpose built department complete with fully automated dispensary and excellent training facilities.

For more information on our departments please visit www.mtw.nhs.uk

The Trust has a free staff bus service between Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (staff can get on/off the bus at any stop along the route) and a newly introduced park and ride system nearby both hospitals.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity to join our High Cost Drug and Homecare Pharmacy team.

You will be part of a small but important and essential pharmacy team. We provide a high standard of service to the Trust caring for our patients who receive medication via our homecare service.

You will help assist the team in the management of Homecare prescriptions which includes ensuring that the relevant information is added to local databases and that prescriptions and invoices are processed in a timely manner.

You will also assist in Immunoglobulin treatments dispensed at the Trust and other Hospitals across our region and help maintain National and Trust immunoglobulin records.

Computer experience would be an advantage, with some Excel and Word skills. You will be trained to use the Pharmacy dispensing computer system, national immunoglobulin and other High Cost Drug databases.

You should enjoy working as part of a team, but must also be capable of working independently. You must also be accurate, numerate, highly organised, have high attention to detail and possess good communication skills.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths
• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity
• Experience of working with computer systems
• Knowledge of Information Governance regulations
• Experience in use of the Blue Teq notification
• Experience of working in hospital pharmacy and use of high cost drugs
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and NICE guidelines
• Working knowledge of Pharmacy JAC system, oncology KOMS system

Skills

• Good command of the English language and maths
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer problems as appropriate
• Excellent analytical, evaluation and presentation sills for data interpretation
• Excellent word processing and IT skills in particular excel

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.