Job overview

Senior Pharmacy Assistant band 3 - Dispensing Assistant 

We have a  qualified dispensing assistant who has either NVQ 2 or Buttercups in pharmacy services or an equivalent dispensing  qualification. 

This post is a 2 year fixed term contract  

 37.5 hours per week.

You will need to participate in 1:6 weekends and  join our Bank Holiday rota plus participate in rotational late nights up to 6pm 

Are you an experienced dispenser seeking new challenges in a clinically-orientated hospital pharmacy service or a pharmacy assistant who has completed NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent? 

A dispensing qualification is required for this post.   

Are you looking for a wide-ranging and stimulating pharmacy experience? You will gain experience in our busy pharmacy dispensary  dispensing  a wide range of in-patients and outpatient medication including unlicensed medication and trials  

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a hard working individual that wants to develop their skills and become an experienced dispenser in a hospital setting.

• Provide a safe and effective routine dispensing services including the preparation of aseptically prepared medicines.
• Provide patient focussed pharmacy services and support medicines management and risk management strategies within those area(s) and/or services.
• Supervise assistants undertaking routine support activities necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital and community clinics and other outlets .
• Actively contribute to dispensing for discharge schemes and be responsible for providing this service to nominated wards under the guidance of higher level pharmacy technicians.
• Support practice research within the pharmacy department.
• You will contribute to all Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Services

Working for our organisation

The Trust is a smoke free site, and therefore smoking will not be permitted anywhere within the grounds of the Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidate will be subject to appropriate checks by the Disclosure Barring Service.