Job summary Looking for a new challenge? An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Cancer Services pharmacy team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as we expand our technical workforce. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant to support us in the delivery of excellent hospital pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job This is an opportunity to join our friendly, committed team working in a support role. This role will be integral in supporting the provision of clinical services to patients on the wards and in clinical areas within the Macmillan Cancer Centre. You will provide dispensing services and assist with the supply of medicines to help facilitate a streamlined workflow ensuring key performance targets are met. The successful candidate must be self‑motivated, able to work independently, flexible and adaptable, and committed to self‑development. Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy and a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent is required.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area and throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
Details
* Date posted: 17 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 309-UCLH-6935
* Job location: University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification – Knowledge and Qualifications
* A General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognised qualification for pharmacy support staff e.g. a Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (obtained either in community or hospital)
* GCSE Maths and English (grades A to C) or equivalent
* Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Person Specification – Experience
* Experience of stock control
* Experience of dispensing
* Experience of dealing with members of the public
* Ability to work without direct supervision
* Experience of working in a team
Person Specification – Skills and Abilities
* Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels)
* Demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care
* Be able to provide and receive routine information and know when to refer to a senior colleague
* Be able to make judgements involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis
* Takes responsibility for the personal development needs of themselves
* Demonstrated ability to meet service targets
* Ability to identify risks
* Ability to identify and prioritise the delivery of pharmacy services
* Ability to undertake audit
* Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet, database, and communication software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team
* Ability to learn new software programmes – IT literate
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
* Demonstrated ability to dispense accurately
* Demonstrate ability to work towards set procedures
* Understanding of stock control management
* Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
* Be able to organise and plan own day‑to‑day work and activities
* Be able to plan own tasks in order to meet service requirements
* Be able to deal with routine enquiries
Person Specification – Values
* Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Person Specification – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Additional Requirements
* Willingness to work late duties, weekends and Bank Holidays as per rota
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
* Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU
* Website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk
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