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From the employer's careers site First seen 8 Nov 2026

Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Ophthalmology

Description

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our ophthalmology team at Kingston Hospital. You will be responsible for delivering an effective pharmacy stock management service to all ophthalmology patients in the Trust, alongside the Specialist Ophthalmology Pharmacist.

The successful candidate will work with the pharmacy and Royal Eye Unit ophthalmology teams to support the supply of medicines to patients. Duties will include stock management in pharmacy stores and in REU clinics/departments, booking out and maintaining records of high-cost drugs, management of supplies of TTA packs, patient counselling, and training and supporting junior/new staff.

The post is permanent and full-time, with a salary of £30,630 to £32,346 per annum, pro-rata, inclusive of Outer London HCAS.

The Trust was commended for becoming the first acute NHS trust in London to receive an 'Outstanding' rating by the CQC for being well-led and has consistently been one of the best performing NHS trusts in London for achieving targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the pharmacy and Royal Eye Unit ophthalmology teams to support the supply of medicines to patients
  • Deliver an effective pharmacy stock management service to all ophthalmology patients in the Trust
  • Stock management in pharmacy stores and in REU clinics/departments
  • Booking out and maintaining records of high-cost drugs
  • Management of supplies of TTA packs
  • Patient counselling and training
  • Supporting junior/new staff

Requirements:

  • Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification
  • Maths and English GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualifications
  • Pharmacy experience including dispensing
  • Customer service experience in the workplace
  • Good communication skills on both a written and verbal basis
  • Accuracy and good attention to detail

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Skills

Required

  • pharmacy stock management
  • patient counselling
  • communication skills
  • attention to detail

Nice to have

  • experience of using JAC

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9396-26-0456

Apply on Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust