Job Description

Band 3

Main area

Pharmacy

Grade

Band 3

Contract

Permanent: This role requires weekend and Bank Holiday working

Hours

Part time - 19.5 hours per week

Job ref

343-7451804-FM-AG-R-VCG-A

Site

Pharmacy Department, Epsom & St Helier Hospital (3 roles)

Town

Carshalton/Epsom

Salary

29,651 - 31,312 Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (outer)

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

03/12/2025 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy?

We are delighted to offer a

substantive position

at Epsom Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and progressive environment.

Working hours (to be confirmed at interview):

Epsom Pharmacy Department:

19.5 hours per week (part time)

About the role:

Work within a busy dispensary supporting an efficient medicines supply service Engage directly with patients to assist with medicines reconciliation and dispensing processes Collaborate with a friendly, patient-focused pharmacy team

Essential requirements:

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems Excellent attention to detail and strong customer care skills Passion for patient care
If you're ready to make a difference and develop your skills in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates must be proficient in the use of a computer, have proven organisational skills, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.



You will play a key role in supporting medicines dispensing and management across our sites. Responsibilities will include preparing medicines for patients, carrying out general housekeeping, filing, and receptionist duties, as well as undertaking daily stock checks.

Working hours:

Exact hours will be discussed and confirmed at interview:



This role requires weekend and Bank Holiday working.



To be considered, candidates must hold an

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

or an equivalent recognised qualification. Previous hospital experience is desirable, and a willingness to learn, enthusiasm for new challenges, and a patient-focused attitude are key.

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.



We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.



The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.



As you know, here at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.



So don't delay apply today!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please contact:



Sarah Watts, Chief Technician, Patient Services



e-mail: Sarah.watts5@nhs.net

Person specification

#

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services #

Experience

Essential criteria

Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates Monitoring of fridges & ambient temperatures and taking appropriate action

Desirable criteria

Experience of hospital pharmacy Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems #

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work under pressure Ability to organise own and others workload Good customer care skills Good IT skills Good written communication

Desirable criteria

Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E:

krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the

job description

and

person specification

, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.



Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

References

Please provide a minimum of

3 years' employment and/or education history

, including

professional email addresses

(not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by

email or SMS

from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within

four weeks of the closing date

, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.