Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£30,630 - £32,346 Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Epsom, KT18 7EG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunityat Epsom Hospital for a 7-monthmaternity leave cover

Join our friendly team in a busy dispensary, helping to deliver an efficient dispensing service. Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and anNVQ 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!

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, candidatesmust hold an NVQ qualification Level 2in 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!

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

So don't delay apply today!

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026

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