Pharmacy Assistant

3 months ago


East Grinstead, United Kingdom Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Have you considered becoming a pharmacy assistant?

Or are you a qualified pharmacy assistant looking for a change?

We have an opportunity for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team, working within the distribution and dispensary areas

Applicants without an approved level 2 pharmacy services qualification will be enrolled tostudy for an appropriate award when they start. You must be willing and able to study for the qualification. There are a number of training options but it could be as an apprenticeship.

As with other posts in a small department the role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service. You will be based mainly in the distribution area managing stock in the department and on wards, but will also support the dispensary services.

Main duties for the post holders include
- Assist in the supply of stock items to wards and departments.
- Receive and process orders received from wholesalers/suppliers.
- Maintain the stock and environment within pharmacy (including pharmacy stores).
- Dispense medicines under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Update regional contracts on pharmacy computer system.

There is some requirement to lift heavy boxes on a daily basis but is only for short periods

Currently there are no weekend duties, but may be expected to provide some bank holiday cover. You may also be expected to work some weekends or late nights in the future.

As a member of the pharmacy team the post holder shares responsibility for the organisation, management and supply of pharmacy services to patients and healthcare staff for the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The pharmacy team is the hospital lead for all aspects of medicines management, including the safe and secure handling of medicines, and the clinical and cost-effective use of medicines.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning

Please see the job description with person specification for full details of the role and requirements.

Previous experience of working in a pharmacy, hospital or stores environment is desirable but not essential


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