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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our excellent Pharmacy Team at Hammersmith hospital, which is part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
You will be part of the busy Pharmacy Dispensary and Distribution Team, providing a high quality, patient focused dispensing and stock management service to the wards and clinics on the Hammersmith site. You will also provide support to pharmacy stores.
You will need good computer skills, be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and so excellent communication skills are essential. In addition you will have the opportunity to work towards an NVQ Level 2 (QCF) in Pharmacy Service Skills. This is a 18 month training contract which will become permanent on completion of the NVQ Level 2.
This post is for 10 hours per week and we have some flexibility in how those hours are arranged across the working week. There may be opportunities to work additional hours occasionally.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of a high quality, patient focused dispensing service to patients of the Trust and associated hospitals.
- To assist in the provision of a high quality ‘topping up’ and ‘self-ordering’ distribution service of pharmaceutical supplies to wards, clinics and associated areas.
- To assist in the provision of a high quality stores service to the dispensary, wards, clinics and associated areas.
- To ensure that stock levels for ‘topped up’ areas are appropriate and that the stock is in date and adequately rotated.
- In association with the senior technician, ward/department manager and specialist pharmacists to ensure that stock lists are updated and adequately reflect the needs of the area.
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.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Assistant: Dispensary, Stores & Distribution with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jun 2026.
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