Job overview

The general pharmacy department is looking for recruit a pharmacy assistant to perform general duties which will support the efficient running of the department.  We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy assistant to join our highly motivated and focussed teams. To perform a variety of tasks associated with the supply of medicines to our wards. The successful candidate will received the required training for the post.

The post holder will work from 8.30 till 5pm four days of the week and 10.30 till 7pm one day of the week

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be expected to work towards a BTEC level 2 certificate in Principles and Practice for pharmacy support staff.

Experience in dealing with the public      

Good  organisational skills

Demonstrate high levels of accuracy in all areas of work

Able to work with PC’s input data and other information

The post holder will be required to undertake further education, training and validation before being allowed to undertake the duties required of this post.

The post holder will also have to deal with telephone enquiries into the department and will have to use their knowledge and experience to answer the query or pass it on to a relevant member of the pharmacy department.

Be able to work in a team or autonomously when working on the wards during top up duties.

To participate in GDP training to meet the requirements of the wholesale dealer

Licence

To undertake all mandatory training as requested by the Trust

Working for our organisation

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target.  All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.