Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills
Ability to organise own and others workload
- Skills
Good customer care skills
- Skills
Good IT skills
- Skills
Good written communication
- Experience
Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates
- Experience
Monitoring of fridges & ambient temperatures and taking appropriate action
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System
- Experience
Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunity at Epsom Hospital for a 7-month maternity leave cover
Join our friendly team in a busy dispensary, helping to deliver an efficient dispensing service. Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services are essential. You’ll need excellent attention to detail, strong customer care skills, and a passion for patient contact.
If you're ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer, have proven organisational skills and demonstrate an attention to detail in their work. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
You will play a key role in preparing medicines for our patients. You will also carry out general housekeeping, filing and receptionist duties and undertake daily stock checks.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with 60 minutes lunch. You will also participate in the late rota, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
To be considered, candidates must hold an NVQ qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or an equivalent recognised qualification. Previous hospital experience is not a necessity but enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Epsom, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Up to a maximum of 6 months). The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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