Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary)
Position within the Pharmacy Department at West Middlesex University Hospital (Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust). Based in the Dispensary, the role requires weekend and bank holiday work. Closing date: 22 June 2026.
Responsibilities
* Manage stock control – receive, put away, rotate and count stock; monitor expiry dates.
* Ensure dispensary areas are fully stocked with all sundries (leaflets, cards, bottles, bags).
* Sort, count, compile and, where relevant, dispose of unsuitable medication returns.
* Carry out daily monitoring of fridge and dispensary temperatures.
* Release and order stock from Stores.
* Serve as ROWA super‑user and provide training where required.
* Monitor all to‑follow drugs.
* Maintain general housekeeping of ROWA.
* Investigate and adjust stock/expired stock issues.
* Train rotational assistants and other staff grades.
Person Specification
* Education & Qualification
o English, Maths and Science GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent.
o NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent (including dispensing units) or willingness to work towards.
* Essential Experience
o Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy.
o Customer service skills.
o Experience with pharmacy labelling and stock control systems.
* Desirable Experience
o Experience of using JAC.
* Essential Skills & Knowledge
o Ability to work as part of a team.
o Accurately dispense to set standards.
o Good time‑management skills.
o Ability to support and train others.
o Ability to motivate self and others and demonstrate enthusiasm for the position.
o Effective written and spoken communication skills.
o Accurate routine documentation.
o Basic IT proficiency (Word, e‑mail, etc.).
o Customer‑service orientation.
o Familiarity with pharmacy procedures and workflow.
* Personal Qualities
o Self‑motivation and ability to motivate others.
o Enthusiasm for the role.
o Accuracy under pressure in a busy environment.
o Methodical and detail‑oriented.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Applicants may be required to provide a DBS check.
Band: 3 – Pay £30,630 to £32,346 per annum (incl. HCAS). Contract: Fixed term – 12 months. Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working. Location: West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom. Reference number: 289‑CS‑435.
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