Senior Pharmacy Assistant in London inLondon PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health is one of the largest in the country and covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services from our five hospital sites across the City of London, East and Northeast London.An opportunity has arisen to join our team in the Medicines Procurement and Distribution Department as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (SATO)The post holder will assist in the supply of medicinal items in the Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU) to all wards and departments across Barts Health. The role will also include supporting procurement activities, receipt of stock from suppliers, and maintaining stock control systems including the Pharmacy Robot. In addition, the post holder will supervise the ATOs and rotational staff working in MDU.Candidates must possess a minimum functional skills qualification in English and maths and a Level 2 in Pharmacy services.

Experience of supervising a team and of working in a healthcare environment would be desirable but not essential as training would be provided. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, flexible, adaptable, and organised.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must provide their GCSEs and Level 2 in Pharmacy services certificates prior to interview (if invited)

Main duties of the job This position involves working within the Medicines Distribution Unit (MDU) at Barts Health, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assist in the supply and management of stock items.Key responsibilities include:o Supporting the procurement and receipt of stock from suppliers and manufacturers.o Processing invoices for payment to ensure timely financial management.o Loading inventory into the robotics system and organizing stock on shelves for easy access.o Collaborating with ward and departmental staff to ensure proper distribution of medications and stock items.As a rotational role, the post holder will be expected to work across various functions or teams within the MDU, gaining a well-rounded understanding of the operations and processes involved in medicines distribution. This role is essential to maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of pharmacy supply chains, ultimately supporting patient care at Barts Health.

About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.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.

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Date posted 12 November 2025

Pay scheme Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary £30,546 to £32,2a year per annum inc

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number 259-7298559GCS-E

Job location sRoyal London Hospital Pharmacy and Pathology Building MDU department 80 Newark StreetLondonE1 1FR

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Job responsibilities We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every criteria outlined in the

Person Specification . We at Barts Trust are committed to supporting your development and will provide the support you require to help you succeed. This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 as you meet the required criteria, and this can be discussed further during the interview process.At Barts Health, we recognise and celebrate the value of our staff. Therefore, dedication to creating and maintaining an outstanding working environment for all staff is essential. In return, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities.The full

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Experience , and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best

Experience . We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful

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Qualifications EssentialPearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support StaffGCSE Math and English grade 4-9 or Functional skill Level 2 in the same subjectsDesirableTrain the trainer or equivalent related training course

Experience EssentialProven

Experience of good performance in previous posts, where relevantComputer and Keyboard

Experience Manual handling skillsStock management

Experience working in a busy environmentDesirable

Experience of working in healthcare / pharmacy environment

Experience of working in pharmacy procurement / distribution services

Experience of working with CMM Pharmacy system

Experience of staff trainingKnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding of customer care principlesAn understanding of stock control systems and principlesAn understanding of the importance of self-organisation and accuracyDesirableKnowledge of invoice processingBasic Microsoft office including Excel, Word and OutlookSkillsEssentialNumerate and able to perform simple calculationsOrganised, accurate and Methodical approach to tasksAbility to pay attention to detail and to work effectively and accurately in a busy environmentAble to work alone and as part of a teamFlexible and adaptableAbility to work under pressure and use own initiativeAbility to work weekends/bank holidaysAble to communicate effectively with all grades of staff and internal customersAbility to communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholdersGood time management skillsOtherEssentialCommitment to CPDProfessional attitudeAble to use own initiativeReliable honest and possesses IntegrityAbility to adapt and learn to use different IT packages with different functionality as the demand of the job requireAble to push heavy trolleysAble to lift heavy loads frequently of up to 15kgDesirableAble to operate a pallet/electric truckAn interest in learning about drugs and their uses

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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