Job overview
Pharmacy Assistant
We are looking for highly motivated individual to join our busy, friendly pharmacy department at Croydon University Hospital.
Your main role will be to provide support to the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution and Main/Satellite Pharmacy teams and participate in the ward top-up duties and late and weekend duties in Main Dispensary.
You should be organised, accurate and methodical in your approach to work; with good customer service skills and General IT awareness.
You must have GCSE or equivalent level of education including English, Maths and Science at Level C or above.
You must also be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services/Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant OR willing to work towards it within an agreed timescale.
A short Literacy and Numeracy test will be preceding the interview as part of the interview process.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To support Pharmacy staff in the provision of Stores and Distribution services to include topping-up service, stock management, receipt and storage of goods.
The post holder may also be required to work in Main and Satellite pharmacies and participate in late and weekend duties, as per service needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- medicine handling, stock management, IT skills
Desirable
- labelling, dispensing, WellSky/JAC
Experience
Essential
- Pharmacy experience
Desirable
- stores/ distribution/ customer service experience
education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C and above in Maths English and Science
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Pharmacy services
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £30,142 per annum incl. of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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