Hospital Pharmacy Assistant

Job descriptionLooking to use your skills in a new clinical area or pharmacy sectorHave you considered working in a hospital outpatient setting...About the jobFollowing the successful training of two of our dispensers into registered Pharmacy Technicians we are once again expanding our successful friendly outpatient pharmacy team. We are searching for a Pharmacy Assistant (Dispenser)who is looking to expand their role into hospital specialities and use it each day without having to work on a ward.This role is suitable for people new to the hospital sector as well as more established individuals who are looking for a change of sector from community or hospital pharmacy we cover a diverse range of hospital-based specialities particularly paediatrics emergency medicine rheumatology gastroenterology and ophthalmology as well as serving the UKs fourth largest cancer centre. This particularopportunity for the right candidate focuses on non-oncology practice.The role is for 40-hours a week Monday to Friday there is no weekend late-night or Bank Holiday working. The annual salary will start from 27500 depending on experience.This is an exciting opportunity to join an outpatient hospital pharmacy that has a focus on patient safety and experience. You will be working in a busy and supportive environment providing a patient-centred service whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role is perfect for people seeking a new challenge and particularly suits those with a strong focus on patient care and an ability to develop solid working relationships with doctors nurses and the wider healthcare team.Work Location: The outpatient pharmacies at the Royal Surrey HospitalHours per week: full-time is 40 hours per week Monday to Friday only; part-time applications welcomeFor more information or an informal discussion please contact Main responsibilitiesAs a new Pharmacy Assistant (Dispenser)at PharmCo your rolewill include:Being part of a pharmacy team of around 10 people working under the direction of a registeredpharmacist.Receiving training support and development to be able to work safely and effectivelyHelping with the tasks needed to open up and close the pharmacy each dayPreparing medicines and deliver them between our on-site dispensariesHelping ensure medicines are appropriately ordered receivedsecured and managedCompleting project work with the support of one of our pharmacists or technicians including audit participationUsing effective questioning and listening techniques to understand and meet the needs of patients and colleaguesAdvising patients about their prescriptionAbout usWe are PharmCo the wholly owned subsidiary outpatient pharmacy of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. We run two dispensaries at the hospital and one non-dispensing hub for patients to collect their medicines and get advice.Clinically we cover a diverse range of hospital-based specialities particularly paediatrics emergency medicine rheumatology gastroenterology and ophthalmology as well as serving the UKs fourth largest cancer centre.We have a strong focus on people development and a clear career pathway map for our pharmacist and technical colleagues which provide opportunities to develop clinical managerial and leadership skills and knowledge.Equal OpportunitiesWe recognise that diversity brings strength and value so we dont simply accept difference we actively encourage and celebrate it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.BenefitsWe truly appreciate our staff and reward them with the best benefits package we can including:Weekday working onlyCompetitive starting salaryGenerous annual leave entitlement including bank holidaysFree on-site parkingFlexible working opportunities including Sabbatical Leave for longer-term employeesCompetitive private pension schemeOn-site nursery (chargeable)Staff gym (low annual charge)On-site social clubPaid maternity paternity and adoption leaveDiscounts and lifestyle savings plus a 24/7 365 wellbeing support service through our partner staff benefits organisationJob requirementsAs a dispenser you will:Be part of a pharmacy team working under the direction of a registeredpharmacist.Receive training support and development to be able to work safely and effectivelyWork with patients every day helping them with their prescriptions and medicinesHelp with the tasks needed to open up manage and close the pharmacy each dayAccurately dispense clinically checked prescriptionsIdentify potential patient safety or medicine optimisation issues with a prescription and appropriately escalate theseSafely handout medicines and advise patients and their representatives about their prescriptionHelp develop and run medicine-related auditsComplete project work with the support of one of our pharmacists or technicians including audit participationContribute to the induction and training of new staffPrepare medicines and deliver them between our on-site dispensariesOrder medicines and receive and put away deliveries at the pharmacy checking accuracy against purchase orders and delivery notesHelp ensure medicines are appropriately stored and securedHelp maintain effective stock rotation and control including expiry date checksHelp keep the dispensary organised tidy and running smoothlyAll doneYour application has been successfully submittedOther jobs Key Skills Environmental Safety,J2se,ABAP,Flexcube,Health And Safety Management,BI Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1