Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Patient Services

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a proactive Hospital Pharmacy Assistant for a 7-month maternity cover at Epsom Hospital. The role involves assisting the dispensing team, preparing medicines, and providing patient-focused service in a busy dispensary.

Essential NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and hospital dispensing system experience are required. You will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team with standard hours Monday to Friday, and the opportunity to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) required.
• Experience with hospital pharmacy dispensing systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and customer care.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy hospital dispensing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medicines for patients as part of the dispensing team.
• Carry out general housekeeping, filing and receptionist duties.
• Undertake daily stock checks and help maintain stock control.
• Work Monday to Friday 9:00–17:30 with 60 minutes lunch; participate in rota as needed.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organise workload

Good customer care skills

Good IT skills

Good written communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

CMM/JAC Pharmacy System

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunity at Epsom Hospital for a 7-month maternity leave cover

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 Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with 60 minutes lunch. You will also participate in the late rota, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

To be considered, candidates must hold an NVQ qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or an equivalent recognised qualification. Previous hospital experience is not a necessity but enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organise own and others workload
• Good customer care skills
• Good IT skills
• Good written communication

Desirable

• Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates
• Monitoring of fridges & ambient temperatures and taking appropriate action

Desirable

• Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

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.