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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills/Abilities
Good communication skills
- Skills/Abilities
Good interpersonal skills
- Skills/Abilities
Basic Computer Skills
- Skills/Abilities
Good Team Player
- Skills/Abilities
Calm under pressure
- Skills/Abilities
Good attention to detail
- Skills/Abilities
Initiative and common sense
- Skills/Abilities
Flexible Approach
- Experience/Knowledge
Customer Service Skills
- GOSH Culture and Values
GOSH Values
- GOSH Culture and Values
Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Secondary school education including Mathematics
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Good understanding of spoken and written English
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
To be committed to undertake a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience/Knowledge
Previous dispensing experience
- Experience/Knowledge
Previous Hospital experience
- Experience/Knowledge
Using/ knowledge of EPIC Systems
- Experience/Knowledge
Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
- Experience/Knowledge
Stock control knowledge
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Counter Assistant Qualification
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Job overview
We're looking for a motivated team player with an ability to contribute to vital pharmacy service within the Trust. They will ensure delivery of essential pharmacy services and assist with dispensing of medicines and other items to wards, other departments and most importantly patients.
- To welcome customers at the hatch and process receipt of their prescription
- To rotate and put away stock ensuring the Dispensary remains tidy and is a safe working environment
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be trained in the use of the epic system to receipt prescriptions
- To send medicines to patients/carers home address
- The post holder will be required to provide un-planned cover for the ward topping up service
- To assist with Dispensing activities
- Deliver medicines to the wards when required
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 documents please view the attachment/s below
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Assistant Patient Services with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 Inclusive per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Plus additional payment for out of hours commitment. The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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