Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Medicines Management
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust · Carshalton, SM5 1AA
- Salary
- £30630.00 to £32346.00 p.a.
- Location
- Carshalton, SM5 1AA
Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Medicines Management role at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, SM5 1AA. Salary: £30630.00 to £32346.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Key activities in addition to provision of a regular top-up service will be:
• Support the transfer of patients own and dispensed one-stop medication between wards
• To put stock items away and rotate stock to minimise wastage.
• To identify slow moving stock and transfer to alternative locations in the trust to minimise wastage.
• To identify medicines supplied for patients that have been transferred and to deliver to patient's current location to reduce requirement for re-dispensing.
• To check and clear medicine trollies at least once a week.
• To reduce number of expired medicines & liquid medicines not labelled with "opened on"/expiry date.
• To support the ward staff in ensuring fridge and clinical room temperatures are recorded on a daily basis.
The role is primarily ward based and will require a good understanding of medicine supply systems.
You will be required to participate in the seven day, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas .
Job description
Key activities in addition to provision of a regular top-up service will be:
• Support the transfer of patients own and dispensed one-stop medication between wards
• To put stock items away and rotate stock to minimise wastage.
• To identify slow moving stock and transfer to alternative locations in the trust to minimise wastage.
• To identify medicines supplied for patients that have been transferred and to deliver to patient's current location to reduce requirement for re-dispensing.
• To check and clear medicine trollies at least once a week.
• To reduce number of expired medicines & liquid medicines not labelled with "opened on"/expiry date.
• To support the ward staff in ensuring fridge and clinical room temperatures are recorded on a daily basis.
The role is primarily ward based and will require a good understanding of medicine supply systems.
You will be required to participate in the seven day, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas .
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy assistant role in Carshalton
This is a pharmacy assistant vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Carshalton. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy assistant roles in Carshalton, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacy assistant earn across the UK?
Based on 31 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy assistant salaries across the UK, the median is £25,768 — most roles fall between £24,465 and £25,768. See the full pharmacy assistant salary guide →
Pharmacy assistant jobs and salary in Carshalton
PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Carshalton across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Carshalton's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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More roles at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has 5 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
- Principal Pharmacist, Education and Training — Carshalton, SM5 1AA · £63665.00 to £70887.00 p.a.
- Principal Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine — London, KT18 7EG · £63665.00 to £70887.00 p.a.
- Principal Pharmacist, Paediatrics and Women Health — London, SM5 1AA · £63665.00 to £70887.00 p.a.
- Lead Pharmacist, Planned and Critical Care — Epsom Surrey, KT18 7EG · £72719.00 to £83505.00 p.a.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in Carshalton?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is £30630.00 to £32346.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Carshalton varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 5 open pharmacy vacancies from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Carshalton?
PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Carshalton across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Carshalton pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.
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