Senior Clinical Pharmacy Assistant
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Pharmacy Assistant
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and organised Senior Clinical Pharmacy Assistant to support the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy service across wards and clinical areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely supply of medicines, maintaining accurate stock levels and supporting clinical teams to meet patients' medication needs. You will work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and procurement colleagues, contributing to patient safety, service efficiency and continuous improvement. The role requires excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE . If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role until the expiry date of your visa.
Main duties of the job
You will support ward-based top-up services, monitor medicine stocks and expiry dates, maintain emergency drug supplies and ensure medicines are stored appropriately. You will assist with the supply, dispensing and transfer of medicines, assess patients' own drugs in line with standard operating procedures, and escalate supply issues to the appropriate team. You will help ensure patients have access to relevant medication information, referring queries to clinical colleagues as needed. Additional responsibilities include supporting audits, collecting performance data, maintaining accurate records, training new staff within your scope of practice and following departmental procedures. You will also contribute to service meetings, provide cross-cover and participate in rota-based duties.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-9451DCB-B
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ2 level in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science
Desirable
- Completion of Patients Own Drugs checking accreditation
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Previous pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a customer facing role
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Demonstratable use of Microsoft Office applications: Excel, powerpoint and word
- Demonstratable experience of maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately and delegate tasks to meet deadlines
- Flexible team worker to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work without supervision
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of providing training and giving feedback on performance
Governance
Desirable
- Understanding of audits and audit cycles
- Understanding of following standard operating procedures
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust Values
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ2 level in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science
Desirable
- Completion of Patients Own Drugs checking accreditation
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Previous pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a customer facing role
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Demonstratable use of Microsoft Office applications: Excel, powerpoint and word
- Demonstratable experience of maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately and delegate tasks to meet deadlines
- Flexible team worker to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work without supervision
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of providing training and giving feedback on performance
Governance
Desirable
- Understanding of audits and audit cycles
- Understanding of following standard operating procedures
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates Trust Values
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.
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Assistants operations Manager
Hannah Symons
07934603413
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-9451DCB-B
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
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