Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistants to join our team, based at Herts and Essex rehab ward (Bishops Stortford). We are offering 24 hours per week, ideally covering Monday to Friday on flexible hours.
*Proposed interview date: 13th July 2026*
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with a ward-based Pharmacist and the ward nursing team to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient, and cost-effective medicines management programme.
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and able to work on their own, whilst also integrating into a well-established team. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills together with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and primary care. Detailed duties are stated in the job description document.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in a clinical setting with a multidisciplinary team. Computer literacy is essential and experience with SystmOne is desirable. The role will also be supported by a full training package, according to needs.
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details on main responsibilities for this role, please find attached job description and personal specification.
We are a Trust with many different services and work with primary, secondary, and social care. As a Community Trust we support the NHS long term plans to shift to care into the community.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) offers a huge range of opportunities for clinical and support staff. Here are some of the reasons for coming on board with us:
- Voted one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country
- A friendly team
- Passionate about patient care
- A culture supporting and empowering our staff
- A massive portfolio of development opportunities
- A place where your views matter
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary as per Agenda for Change terms.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Well-organised and motivated
- Good attention to detail
- Adaptable / flexible approach
- Ability to meet deadlines when requested
- Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Able to work alone, and in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement
- Courteous and respectful – Relates well with all levels in NHS
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good understanding good pharmaceutical practice
- Evidence of good skills and shows attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels)
- Demonstrate ability to work towards set procedures
- Demonstrated accurate numeric skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of role of community healthcare professionals in provision of health care
- Ability to provide training sessions to junior staff and other Allied Health Care Professionals
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Relevant experience of pharmacy practice
- Experience of stock control
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Basic understanding of medications
Desirable
- Previous experience of using SystmOne
- Relevant experience of pharmacy practice at ward level
- Experience of auditing
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Pharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1
- Level 2 qualification/GCSE higher pass or above including maths, English and a science, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience that demonstrates comparable ability in a similar field.
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
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This advert is for Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in Welwyn Garden City, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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