Pharmacy Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Barts Health NHS Trust Pharmacy Assistant The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly, pharmacy operational team. We require an experienced individual with drive, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and an ability to work under pressure. You should be a team player, able to perform effectively within the pharmacy and wider healthcare settings. In this role you will be involved in supporting the dispensary team with accurate processing and dispensing of medication requests, contributing to the provision of bulk medication supplies to wards and departments and ensuring the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary service. As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will be involved in promoting and reflecting the WECARE trust values with colleagues within the department and across the trust. We would expect applicants to be highly motivated and responsible individuals with a passion for customer service and team work. In return we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals. For this role you are required to have completed an NVQ QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and experience in a pharmacy setting. If you would like to know more about the post or would like an informal visit, please contact Parvathi Rajput - on 020 8539 5522 ext.25729/25569 via hospital switchboard or via email: parvathi.rajput@nhs.net Main duties of the job This post provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience in day-to-day delivery of pharmacy service to patients, in conjunction with the patient services and clinical pharmacy teams. The post holder will be responsible for dispensing inpatient and discharge medicines, stock management and some clinical pharmacy services. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £30,142 a year Per Annum Inc Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-8389806WXH Job locations Whipps Cross University Hospital London E11 1NR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both doc