Pharmacy Assistant

1 week ago


Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing safe and effective routine dispensing services, including the preparation of aseptically prepared medicines.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide patient-focused pharmacy services and support medicines management and risk management strategies within our hospital and community clinics.
  • Supervise assistants undertaking routine support activities necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to all Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Services.
About Us

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

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (including units).
  • Eligible to work as a pharmacy assistant under the grandparent clause (RSPGB).
  • On-the-job training and experience to the equivalent of NVQ level 3 in dispensing practice.

Desirable

  • Four passes at GCSE Grade C (or above) or CSE Grade 1 or GCE 'O' level (dual science preferred).
  • Other level 2 or 3 NVQ in relevant areas of practice.
  • Dispensing certification (e.g., NPA, Boots).

Experience

  • Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision.
  • Able to meet deadlines while paying attention to detail.
  • Satisfactory employment history.
  • Previous pharmacy or stores experience.
  • Ability to cope with occasional distressing circumstances when dealing with seriously ill patients.


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