Senior Ward Based Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Senior Ward-Based Pharmacy Assistant, contributing to patient care by ensuring safe storage and availability of medicines. Collaborate with nursing teams and participate in clinical trials while developing your skills through structured training programs.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Initiatives

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Support ward-based service with medicines management and stock control.
• Educate nursing staff on medicines management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective ward-based service including stock control and medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for safe use of medicines.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Medicines Management

Education

Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to play a key role in improving patients' care and treatment? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Ward-Based Pharmacy Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will support the Acute Medicine Admissions Wards, Accident & Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre, and nursing teams by ensuring the safe storage and timely availability of medicines across wards, clinics, and associated areas. You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred medicines management and dispensary service throughout the Trust.

At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strive to be the hospital of choice for our patients and the employer of choice for our staff. Achieving this depends on a skilled, motivated, diverse, and compassionate workforce that is committed to enhancing every aspect of the patient experience.

There are many reasons to join us. As one of the largest acute NHS Trusts in the country, and in partnership with Imperial College London, we are proud to be one of the UK's first Academic Health Science Centres (AHSCs). This partnership represents a significant step forward in patient care, clinical education, and pioneering research and innovation.

Main duties of the job

1. Delivering an effective ward-based service, which includes medicines management, stock control and rotation, waste management, and the organisation and checking of patients' own medication.
2. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team at ward level to ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
3. Assisting in the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service through the issuing of stock, dispensing of medication (including controlled drugs), and involvement in clinical trials.
4. Supporting and educating nursing staff on medicines management best practices and initiatives.

As part of your development, you will be enrolled on the Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course and the HEE (LaSE) Medicines Optimisation Programme - POD (Patient's Own Drug) Checking Module.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £30,039 to £31,088 a year inclusive
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 18 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 290-MIC-1652
• Job locations: Trustwide, London, W2 1NY