Job Description

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Band 3

Main area

Pharmacy

Grade

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

343-7703566-AG-R-VCG

Site

Epsom General Hospital

Town

Epsom

Salary

29,651 - 31,312 pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

11/02/2026 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.




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Job overview

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

Epsom General Hospital

just for you!



Join our friendly team in a busy dispensary, helping to deliver an efficient dispensing service. Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and an

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services are essential

. You'll need excellent attention to detail, strong customer care skills, and a passion for patient contact.



If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!


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Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer, have proven organisational skills and demonstrate an attention to detail in their work. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.



You will play a key role in preparing medicines for our patients. You will also carry out general housekeeping, filing and receptionist duties and undertake daily stock checks.



Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with 60 minutes lunch. You will also participate in the late rota, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.



To be considered, candidates must hold an

NVQ qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Previous hospital experience is desirable and an enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!


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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!




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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please contact:



Amy Steel, Principal Pharmacy Technician



e-mail: amy.steel1@nhs.net



phone number: 01372 735 735 ext 6698


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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services ####

Experience

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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

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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.





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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.


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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.