Senior Pharmacy Assistant Patient Services


Location
Salary
£31,554 - £33,270 Inclusive per annum
Profession
Pharmacy assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
08 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Plus additional payment for out of hours commitment
Posted Date
26 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

14 listed

Requirements 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 listed

Additional 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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