Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant

5 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department for a Rotational full time Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant to work alongside the pharmacy team supporting the dispensary and wards. The role will be based at Woodlands Hospital in Salford but also working across GMMH sites at Bolton and Atherleigh Park. Duties include dispensing of medication, the supply of stocks to wards and clinics, receipt of goods in and general housekeeping.

You should have a good standard of Maths and English and be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. (Dispensing modules as a minimum)

For this role you must have current pharmacy experience, however, if you do not have the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services, we may consider recruiting to a Band 2 position as an Apprentice Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant pending qualification.

Due to the nature of this role, the ability to travel between sites is required.

This post is full time. Flexible working would be considered.

Visiting mental health wards for stock supplies and in patient top ups

Dispensing of medication including supplies for clozapine clinics

Answering the phone/hatch

Stock rotation and date checking

Preparing for scheduled delivery runs

Receipting and putting away daily orders

Drug returns

General housekeeping
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts


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