Job Description
Pharmacy Assistants may work in all sectors of the hospital pharmacy, invariably on rotation according to the needs of the pharmacy service. Duties include technical tasks according to relevant NVQ accreditation as well as housekeeping and other non‑technical activities.
Pharmacy Assistants work under the direction of section/team leaders or pharmacists in accordance with all written procedures, and support other pharmacy staff in the provision of pharmacy services. They assist with limited training of relevant staff, with the understanding that some sections of this job description may be more relevant than others for some individuals.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage stock control and serve as a super‑user for the Rowa system.
* Train rotational assistants and other grades of staff.
* Participate in rotational duties, including dispensing medication in the inpatient dispensary.
* Ensure the efficient running of stores according to workload.
* Complete logs and validations for weekend working.
* Support other pharmacy staff and assist with limited training of relevant staff.
Qualifications
* MUST complete an NVQ2 in pharmacy services (if not already held) within a specified timescale.
Work Schedule
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
About Our Trust
Our Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 million expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80 million Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
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