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Pharmacy Assistant – Barts Health NHS Trust

Salary: £30,142 per year (including applicable allowances)
Location: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR
Job Type: Fixed-term contract (12 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time
NHS Band: Band 2
Vacancies: Not stated in the advert
Closing Date: 6 November 2026
Reference: 259-8389806WXH
Visa Sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applicants.

About the Role

Barts Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join its pharmacy operational team at Whipps Cross University Hospital in London.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced pharmacy assistant who has completed an NVQ/QCF Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent qualification and wants to develop their career within the NHS.

You will support the pharmacy team in delivering a safe, accurate and efficient service to patients and hospital departments. The role involves dispensing medicines, managing stock and supporting the supply of medications to wards and departments.

The successful candidate should be motivated, responsible, customer-focused and able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy healthcare environment.

Visa sponsorship: Barts Health NHS Trust confirms that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Sponsorship is not guaranteed, and applicants should confirm their eligibility for the role and the relevant visa requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the pharmacy dispensary team with the accurate processing and dispensing of medication requests.
  • Dispensing inpatient and discharge medicines.
  • Contributing to the supply of bulk medication to hospital wards and departments.
  • Supporting stock management and maintaining appropriate stock control procedures.
  • Assisting with aspects of clinical pharmacy services alongside patient services and clinical pharmacy teams.
  • Following pharmacy standard operating procedures, relevant legislation and safe medicine-handling requirements.
  • Supporting patient safety and maintaining high standards of service quality.
  • Providing good customer service and communicating effectively with colleagues across the Trust.
  • Demonstrating the Trust’s WeCare values in daily work.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following essential qualification requirements:

  • NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent qualification.
  • GCSE grades A–C or 7–4 in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science, as specified in the person specification.

Essential Experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Experience working as part of a team.
  • Experience in a customer care environment.
  • Experience in a pharmacy setting, as outlined in the job summary.

Previous hospital experience is desirable but is not listed as an essential requirement.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Applicants should have:

  • An interest in medicines and knowledge of their use.
  • An understanding of customer care and patient service requirements.
  • Knowledge of stock control systems and procedures.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, including controlled drugs and health and safety.
  • Knowledge of the safe and secure handling of medicines.
  • An understanding of the importance of following standard operating procedures and relevant legislation.
  • An understanding of patient safety initiatives and quality standards.
  • Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work under pressure and contribute effectively to a pharmacy team.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a salary of £30,142 per year, including applicable allowances, under the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme at Band 2.

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Other details include:

  • A 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Full-time working arrangements.
  • The opportunity to develop pharmacy knowledge and practical skills.
  • Support from a friendly and professional pharmacy team.
  • Experience working within a major NHS Trust.

About Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Trust aims to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality care to patients across east London and beyond. It is committed to patient safety, continuous improvement, inclusion and creating a supportive working environment.

Its WeCare values guide how staff work together and provide care to patients.

Certificate of Sponsorship and DBS Check

Skilled Worker sponsorship: The advert explicitly welcomes applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship. Applicants should check the applicable immigration requirements and confirm sponsorship arrangements with the employer before accepting an offer.

DBS check: The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants applying for UK entry clearance as Skilled Workers may also need to provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for the periods specified in the relevant UK immigration guidance. This requirement may also apply to adult dependants.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should review the full job description and person specification before applying. The selection process will assess applicants against the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required for the role.

See also Health Nurse

To apply, use the official NHS Jobs application link below.

Official application link:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9259-26-1832/ats-direct-apply

Closing date: 6 November 2026

Informal Enquiries

For further information about the position or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

Contact: Parvathi Rajputh, Operational Lead Pharmacy Technician
Email: parvathi.rajput@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 8539 5522, extensions 25729 or 25569, via the hospital switchboard.

Job Summary

  • Employer: Barts Health NHS Trust
  • Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant
  • Salary: £30,142 per year
  • Location: Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR
  • Band: NHS Band 2
  • Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
  • Working Pattern: Full-time
  • Qualification: NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
  • Visa Sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered
  • Closing Date: 6 November 2026
  • Reference Number: 259-8389806WXH

 

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