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Job overview
The Pharmacy department are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy assistant to join our friendly, hardworking and , patient centred team based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital.
You will support the pharmacy team including the dispensary and pharmacy stores as well as providing a “top up” service to our wards and community units.
Your main duties will be concentrated in the dispensary, supplying medicines for in-patients, community patients plus medication upon discharge. Our pharmacy assistants also rotate into pharmacy stores processing deliveries and ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require.
This role involves manual handling as part of day-to-day duties and is a fast-paced and sometimes a demanding role, especially during busy periods, but it is highly rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patient care.
It is ideal for someone who is organised, detail-focused and keen to develop their skills within a busy healthcare setting, while making a real contribution to patient care.
We are looking for someone committed, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
Full training will be given, including NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services which will provide a solid foundation to your work, with potential to progress further.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the safe, efficient and correct storage and distribution of pharmaceutical stock as appropriate.
Ensuring the timely procurement and correct storage of medication within the dispensary. Being responsible for replenishing stock, using stock rotation methods to ensure minimum waste.
Regularly date check stock medication and assist the dispensary manager in the implementation of systems to reduce waste.
Regularly partake in the dispensing of routine inpatient, outpatient and community mental health team prescriptions and the replenishment of ward medication stock.
Act as a support net for all members of the dispensary team, to allow them to concentrate on more clinical activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to lift and handle heavy goods
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team and individually
- Good attention to detail and a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working within standard operating procedures
- Adapting to different computer packages / systems
Desirable
- Previous experience with computerised stock control system.
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Previous experience of working in a hospital
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy
Education and Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade C or above including maths and English)
- Commitment to undertake and complete NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £30,142 per annum incl. outer HCAs. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.
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