Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 15 October 2025

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Pharmacy Assistant to join our excellent Pharmacy Team's on the Hammersmith hospital site, which are 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 robotic dispensing and stock management service to the wards and clinics. 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.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist in the provision of a high quality, flexible and responsive dispensing service to patients of the Trust, associated hospitals including the dispensing of prescriptions and supply of stock.
  • To co-ordinate the dispensing of prescriptions in the appropriate time frame i.e. message pool prescriptions, OPAT, clinical trials and posted/couriered medication.
  • To assist with the training of new staff with the various applications used in the dispensary i.e. Prescription tracker and CMM (Pharmacy labelling and stock maintenance computer system
  • To assist with the auditing of dispensary and distribution services.
  • To co-ordinate the stock maintenance of sundries and personal protective equipment for the dispensary and offices
  • To assist with the receipt of medication into the dispensary or store, including receipt on the pharmacy computer system (ODELIV)
  • To co-ordinate, stock takes and adjust stock levels where a discrepancy is noted and assist in investigation of discrepancies, up to a limit of £500.
  • 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 with the training and quality assurance management of the top up service.
  • To ensure that stock levels for 'topped up' areas are appropriate and that the stock is in date and appropriately rotated.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2181

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English (grade A-C)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent e.g. Boots, Buttercups, NPA)

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work with computers
  • Experience working in a hospital or customer orientated environment

Desirable

  • Experience using CMM system
  • Experience with Automated Dispensing Systems (Robot)
  • Experience working in a community or hospital pharmacy, or dispensing GP practice

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Good verbal and written English communication skills
  • Able to work both alone and within a team
  • Good ability to organise and prioritise work

Desirable

  • A good understanding of all Microsoft Office programs
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English (grade A-C)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent e.g. Boots, Buttercups, NPA)

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work with computers
  • Experience working in a hospital or customer orientated environment

Desirable

  • Experience using CMM system
  • Experience with Automated Dispensing Systems (Robot)
  • Experience working in a community or hospital pharmacy, or dispensing GP practice

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Good verbal and written English communication skills
  • Able to work both alone and within a team
  • Good ability to organise and prioritise work

Desirable

  • A good understanding of all Microsoft Office programs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pre-Reg Tech

Neeraja Shajan

neeraja.shajan@nhs.net

02033132631

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2181

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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