Job overview
Pharmacy assistants without a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 in pharmacy service skills will be considered but will be expected to work towards this as band 2 to 3 progression.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. You will also need to be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills and be committed to continuous professional development.
The department actively promotes development, education and training. To apply you will need to have good GCSEs or equivalent and a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards completing the NVQ level 2 qualification.
The post holder will be required to participate in late duty, weekends & bank holiday rota.
Main duties of the job
- Perform daily temperature monitoring within different areas of the pharmacy department as required by the MHRA
- Assists in dispensing medicines to inpatients and outpatients when required
- Work on the reception receiving prescriptions from patients and taking responsibility for prescription charge money
- Receive requisitions and telephone calls from healthcare professionals
- Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff and pass on to relevant staff if necessary
- Ensures good housekeeping in the pharmacy by keeping benches and baskets clear of drugs no longer required.
- Checks expiry dates and rotates stock
- Unpack delivery and put drugs away in pharmacy
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent
- Qualified with NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team Player
- Good organisational skills
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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