Pharmacy Assistant

5 months ago


Watford, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

**Job Title**: Pharmacy Assistant

**Grade**:Band 3

**Trust**:West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

**Location**:Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

**Ward/Dept**:Pharmacy

**Hours: Full time - **37.5 hours per week

**Shift Pattern**:Monday - Friday, 8.45am-17.15pm

**Pay Rates - Day**: £12.25

**The Role**

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly pharmacy team at Watford Hospital.

You will assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the dispensing and supply of medication to in
- and out-patients, the receipt, processing, storage, and stock control of medicines.

You will respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients, and carers as appropriate.

This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.

**The Trust/Ward/Department**

West Hertfordshire Hospitals values include Commitment, Care and Quality, as reflected in their vision statement “The very best care, for every patient, every day”. To recognise the hard work of their staff each month, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust they take time to recognise a member of staff who has gone the extra mile in a ‘Celebrating Excellence’ staff award. Their hospitals are on the doorstep of London, with excellent schools, award-winning parks, and great recreational facilities - all surrounded by beautiful countryside.

**The Responsibilities**
- To dispense for hospital patients / out patients to provide them with the correct medicines in a timely manner
- To participate in department top up system for Emergency Drug cupboard
- T assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust e.g. dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

You should have experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, good communication & organisational skills, and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

**Who are NHS Professionals?**

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

**Why NHS Professionals?**

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:
- Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week
- First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
- Dedicated consultants
- Flexible working options
- Free DBS and free training
- Build holiday allowance
- Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days - Call us anytime on 03332 407 552
- Stakeholder pension scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £12.25 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Pharmacy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 73317



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