Looking to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary) at Band 3 level, offering a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading paediatric hospitals.
This role is ideal for individuals with strong customer service skills and a keen eye for detail. Applicants must have completed secondary school education with qualifications in Mathematics, English Language, and a science subject.
You’ll be part of a dynamic dispensary team, supporting the safe and efficient preparation and supply of medicines to some of the most vulnerable patients in the UK. Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience is a plus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is available for eligible candidates already in the UK and looking to continue their career with NHS sponsorship.
About the Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals and a centre of excellence in paediatric healthcare.
Established in 1852, GOSH is renowned for its pioneering work in treating rare and complex childhood conditions. In partnership with the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, it hosts the UK’s only paediatric NIHR Biomedical Research Centre.
Each year, GOSH handles around 250,000 appointments for 76,000 children. Daily, approximately 750 seriously ill children receive specialist care, with over 100 admitted for treatment and more than 300 operations performed.
The hospital offers over 67 specialised services, supporting children with rare cancers, genetic disorders, and complex medical or surgical needs.
Position: Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Dispensary
Salary: £30,039 – £31,088 Inclusive per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London
About the Role:
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant who will be responsible for the safe and secure storage of medicines in the Dispensary. You will also get involved in the Dispensing of patients medicines under the supervision of the Dispensary Team.
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of spoken and written English, basic IT and good communication skills in order to deal with a wide variety of Pharmacy staff and Ward staff. You should be able to follow procedures closely and be able work well in a team to provide a high-quality patient-focused service.
We encourage learning, development and career progression and the undertaking of the relevant NVQ Units will be essential.
Main duties of the job
You will work together with the Pharmacy Team to ensure that medications get to patients in a timely manner, maintaining safe and adequate storage conditions at all times. You will also be required to meet and greet Pharmacy visitors and assist with their requirements. Other duties will include participating in the ward top-up service.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Person Specifications
Combined Values
Essential criteria
- Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Secondary school education must include Mathematics English Language and a science subject
Desirable criteria
- Counter Assistant Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Customer Service Skills
Desirable criteria
- Previous dispensing experience
- EPIC System
- Previous Hospital experience
- Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
- Stock control knowledge
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Basic computer skills
- Good attention to detail
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Join a team where your work truly matters – APPLY TODAY to be part of the exceptional care at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Application Deadline
June 16, 2025