Job summary
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 Hospital for a 7-month maternity leave cover

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!

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 not a necessity but enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

So don't delay apply today!

Details
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8246436-AG-B
Job location: Pharmacy Department, Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

Essential skills

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

Desirable skills

• Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System

Essential experience

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

Desirable experience

• Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution/dispensing systems

Essential qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Contact
Principal Pharmacy Technician, Humera Raza, humera.raza@nhs.net, 01372735735

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.