Job summary We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Homecare and High Cost Drugs team. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals ideally with a working knowledge of the pharmacy department. We are dedicated to helping you to develop your talent, therefore, training and development opportunities tailored to you will be provided in this role. Main duties of the job Duties will include creating purchase orders, managing prescription checklists, processing invoices and resolving queries. You will need to possess or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent level qualification. All applicants must have excellent attention to detail, and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy. You will have good communication skills, be able to use your own initiative and be self motivated. A good level of English, Maths and Science (GCSE level or equivalent) and computer skills are essential. About us There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 426-640-25TAM Job locations The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road Kings Lynn PE30 4ET Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Essential A minimum of 2 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths & English NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or willing to work towards Experience Essential Experience of working in a team Knowledge of good customer care Desirable Experience of working in pharmacy Experience of working in a customer facing role Experience of working in a busy environment Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations Literate - able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately IT skills equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4, including using Microsoft Office software including Excel Able to follow instructions and written procedures Able to use own initiative and shows attention to detail Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Essential A minimum of 2 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths & English NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or willing to work towards Experience Essential Experience of working in a team Knowledge of good customer care Desirable Experience of working in pharmacy Experience of working in a customer facing role Experience of working in a busy environment Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations Literate - able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately IT skills equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4, including using Microsoft Office software including Excel Able to follow instructions and written procedures Able to use own initiative and shows attention to detail 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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road Kings Lynn PE30 4ET Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)