Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Dispensary UHL
Employer: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Location: University Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Date posted: 16 December 2025
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Salary: £24,937 – £26,598 per annum plus HCAS
Band: 3
Reference number: 197-R-UT7630A
Job Summary
Senior Pharmacy Assistant responsible for dispensing and labelling prescriptions, supporting senior technical staff, maintaining stock control, and ensuring an efficient, customer‑focused operation of the pharmacy dispensary.
Key Responsibilities
* Receive, dispense, and label prescriptions (outpatient, inpatient, controlled drugs, clinical trials).
* Support senior technical staff to maintain an efficient, customer‑focused dispensary.
* Ensure accurate stock control and replenishment.
* Perform routine re‑supply and housekeeping tasks, create and supervise work rota.
* Induct and train new pharmacy assistants and technical staff.
* Maintain controlled drug and unlicensed drug stock records, conduct monthly audits.
* Process controlled drugs and unlicensed supplies to wards, ensuring records and safety.
* Manage and maintain emergency drug cupboard/room, monitor temperatures.
* Prepare and supervise the roster for tea/lunch breaks.
* Answer telephone queries and refer as necessary.
* Provide accurate computer system entry and train staff on the system.
* Maintain cleanliness of dispensary and participate in auditing activities.
* Participate in the seven‑day working rota and provide cover as required.
General Duties
* Hold NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
* Top‑up drugs to wards/departments, dispose of expired pharmaceuticals.
* Perform expiry checks, remove expired stocks, and report shortages.
* Follow department procedures and policies.
* Provide high standard customer service to staff and public.
* Accurate data entry and adherence to H&S regulations.
* Accept additional responsibilities as reasonably expected by the Chief Pharmacist.
Person Specification – Essential
* Grades A‑C in Maths GCSE or equivalent.
* Grades A‑C in English GCSE or equivalent.
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent experience.
* Dealing with the public, using computers.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Literate and numerate, able to perform simple calculations.
* Team player capable of working by written procedures.
* Prioritise workload and work under pressure.
Person Specification – Desirable
* Supervision of other staff.
* Previous hospital or pharmacy experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Equal Opportunities – EDI
Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives aim to improve representation, widen access, and improve the EDI literacy of staff.
Employment Policies
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Employer Details
Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: University Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/
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