Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Carshalton is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will help deliver efficient dispensing services and support patient care in a busy hospital environment. Applicants must have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, excellent attention to detail, and strong customer care skills. This fixed-term role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable.
• Enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medicines for patients.
• Perform general housekeeping and receptionist duties.
• Conduct daily stock checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

CMM Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Patient Services

Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? We are delighted to offer an engaging fixed-term position at St Helier Hospital ending on 31 March 2026, with the potential for extension subject to funding review. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and progressive environment.

Join our friendly team in a busy dispensary, helping to deliver an efficient dispensing service. Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services are essential. You\'ll need excellent attention to detail, strong customer care skills, and a passion for patient contact.

If you\'re ready to make a difference, we\'d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer, have proven organisational skills and demonstrate an attention to detail in their work. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will play a key role in preparing medicines for our patients. You will also carry out general housekeeping, filing and receptionist duties and undertake daily stock checks.

Hours of work are Tuesday to Friday 11am to 2:45pm. This role does not require weekend and Bank Holiday working.

To be considered, candidates must hold an NVQ qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or an equivalent recognised qualification. Previous hospital experience is desirable and an enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

As you know, here at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.

So don\'t delay apply today!

Job responsibilities

For further information please contact:

Sarah Watts, Chief Technician, Patient Services

e-mail: [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

• Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates
• Monitoring of fridges & ambient temperatures and taking appropriate action
• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organise own and others workload
• Good customer care skills
• Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System

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 name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

£29,651 to £31,312 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (outer)