# Senior Pharmacy Assistant – HIV/Sexual Health > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-pharmacy-assistant-hivsexual-health/aff2d128-8e38-43d0-a1d3-dbaf81c7558d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-pharmacy-assistant-hivsexual-health/aff2d128-8e38-43d0-a1d3-dbaf81c7558d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc (pro rata) - **Contract type:** 12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.) - **Employment type:** Part time - 25.55 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T09:21:37.790Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy_HIV/Pharmacy_HIV-v8041648 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8041648?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are pleased to share a new and exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Infection and Immunity team at Barts Health NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive team player with effective communication skills and attention to detail. You will be required to - Ensure that all HIV homecare prescriptions, orders and invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner - Liaise directly with homecare providers and service users to ensure an efficient service and supplies continue as appropriate - Liaise with finance team and homecare providers to resolve invoice related queries. - Assist the HIV/Sexual Health Pharmacists with day-to-day queries This is an exciting and stimulating role which will appeal to an individual who wants to be involved in a specialised clinic area. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of repeat prescription service for HIV patients, in conjunction with the HIV clinical support Technician and HIV Specialist Pharmacist. The post holder will carry out pharmacy top up service of stock medicines within the service and ensure good communication between patients and the multi disciplinary team The post holder will be expected to maintain patient confidentiality, as all patient information is strictly confidential and information may only be shared with minimum number of designated staff. ### 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Job Details We are pleased to share a new and exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Infection and Immunity team at Barts Health NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive team player with effective communication skills and attention to detail. You will be required to - Ensure that all HIV homecare prescriptions, orders and invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner - Liaise directly with homecare providers and service users to ensure an efficient service and supplies continue as appropriate - Liaise with finance team and homecare providers to resolve invoice related queries. - Assist the HIV/Sexual Health Pharmacists with day-to-day queries This is an exciting and stimulating role which will appeal to an individual who wants to be involved in a specialised clinic area. ## Job Description The post holder will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of repeat prescription service for HIV patients, in conjunction with the HIV clinical support Technician and HIV Specialist Pharmacist. The post holder will carry out pharmacy top up service of stock medicines within the service and ensure good communication between patients and the multi disciplinary team The post holder will be expected to maintain patient confidentiality, as all patient information is strictly confidential and information may only be shared with minimum number of designated staff. ## 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understand customer care issues - Understand stock control issues - Good understanding of filing systems and office procedures - Understanding of relevant legislation, e.g. Health and Safety, GDPR, confidentiality, principles of equality and diversity. **Desirable** - Understanding of stock control systems Protection - Good knowledge of pharmacy terminology or pharmaceutical products ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medicines - Demonstrate ability to perform relevant calculations - Demonstrate ability to problem solve and use initiative - Experience of Office systems including use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets - Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately **Desirable** - Experience of CMM ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE grades A -C or 1-4 in Maths and English Language - Level 2 Apprenticeship Pharmacy Services Assistant or committed to undertake ## Documents - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 858.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10330207) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.