Principal Pharmacy Assistant, Homecare and High Cost Drugs

NHS

  • Carshalton, Greater London
  • £32,199-34,876 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
We are looking for a proactive and dynamic individual with the requisite skills, knowledge, experience and expertise to join our existing team.Due to service expansion, a new role has been developed to support the Pharmacy Homecare team and assist in the efficient running of this key service.Main duties of the job
  • Support the Pharmacy Homecare team by contributing to the development and management of Homecare services, including the introduction/ launch of the CMM homecare module.
  • Manage the Homecare Diabetes Service, including patient funding, ordering, invoicing, clinic/patient queries and tracking orders.
  • Assist in the management of Homecare services, maintaining accurate patient records and effectively and efficiently reconciling invoices for payment, and resolving invoicing queries.
  • Lead Homecare audits and support with freedom of information (FOI) requests.
About usSt George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£32,199 to £34,876 a year pro rata pa inc. HCAS outerContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number343-7415126-FM-AGJob locationsSt Helier HospitalWrythe LaneCarshaltonSM5 1AAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting job description and job specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and personal specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting job description and job specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and personal specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services
Desirable
  • NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of using CMM pharmacy system (formerly JAC)
Desirable
  • Experience of pharmacy homecare
  • Experience of managing homecare or high cost drugs pathways
  • Experience of personnel management
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of hospital pharmacy
  • Knowledge of pharmacy homecare services and processes
  • Understanding stock rotation and stock control
  • Understanding medical terminology
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Blueteq and funding processes
  • Familiarity of specialist drug names
  • Familiarity of invoicing/procurement processes
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate and methodical
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Computer literate (proficient in MS Office platforms e.g. Word, Excel)
  • Attention to detail
Desirable
  • Familiar with CMM Homecare Module
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services
Desirable
  • NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of using CMM pharmacy system (formerly JAC)
Desirable
  • Experience of pharmacy homecare
  • Experience of managing homecare or high cost drugs pathways
  • Experience of personnel management
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of hospital pharmacy
  • Knowledge of pharmacy homecare services and processes
  • Understanding stock rotation and stock control
  • Understanding medical terminology
Desirable
  • Knowledge of Blueteq and funding processes
  • Familiarity of specialist drug names
  • Familiarity of invoicing/procurement processes
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate and methodical
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Computer literate (proficient in MS Office platforms e.g. Word, Excel)
  • Attention to detail
Desirable
  • Familiar with CMM Homecare Module

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