Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary)

NHS; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Isleworth is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary). The successful candidate will manage stock control, dispense medications, and train staff. Candidates should have an NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills, previous hospital pharmacy experience, and the ability to work effectively in a team. The role offers a competitive salary between £29,651 and £31,312 per annum, with potential weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in hospital Pharmacy.
• Customer Service experience.
• Experience of using stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control and be a super user for the ROWA system.
• Dispense medication in the Inpatient and Outpatient dispensaries.
• Training rotational assistants and other staff.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Accurately dispense to set standards

Ability to support and train others

Ability to communicate routine information effectively

Familiar with Pharmacy procedures and workflow

Education

English, Maths and Science GCSE Grade C or above

NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Tools

JAC

Job description

Overview

Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (West Middlesex Site). Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary) – Band 3 at West Middlesex University Hospital. West Middlesex Site is part of Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 13 February 2026.

The post holder will join the Pharmacy Department and work within the Dispensary. The successful candidate will be based in the Dispensary and may be required to work weekends and bank holidays. Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy is essential.

Please note that the vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is received.

Main duties of the job

• To manage stock control and be a super user for the ROWA system.
• Training rotational assistants and other grades of staffing.
• Dispense medication in the Inpatient and Outpatient dispensaries.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

STOCK & INVENTORY

• Stock control management including putting stock away received from stores, rotating stock/checking expiries where relevant and performing stock control counts.
• Ensure dispensary areas are sufficiently stocked with all sundries (leaflets, cards, bottles, bags).
• Sort, count, compile and, where relevant, dispose of unsuitable medication returns.
• Carry out daily monitoring of fridge and dispensary temperatures.
• To release and order stock from Stores.
• To be a ROWA Super user and provide training where required.
• To monitor all to follows drugs.
• General housekeeping of ROWA.
• Adjust stock/expired stock investigations.

Education, Qualification & Experience

• English, Maths and Science GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent (including Dispensing units) or willing to work towards.
• Previous experience of working in hospital Pharmacy.
• Customer Service experience.
• Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems.
• Experience of using JAC.

Skills, Knowledge & Personal Qualities

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Accurately dispense to set standards.
• Ability to support and train others.
• Ability to motivate self and others and demonstrate enthusiasm for the position.
• Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English.
• Ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation.
• Ability to use basic IT including Word, E-mail, etc.
• Familiar with Pharmacy procedures and workflow.

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 CRB).

Employer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 per annum incl. HCAS