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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services

Description

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Epsom Hospital on a temporary basis for 6 months. As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a key role in preparing medicines for our patients, carrying out general housekeeping, filing, and receptionist duties, and undertaking daily stock checks.

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.

Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services are essential. You will also need excellent attention to detail, strong customer care skills, and a passion for patient contact.

The 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.

The salary for this post is £30,630 to £32,346 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata.

Skills

Required

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
  • computer proficiency
  • organisational skills
  • attention to detail
  • excellent communication skills
  • customer care skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System
  • Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9343-26-0896

Apply on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust