Pharmacy Support Specialist

5 days ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacy Support Specialist to join our team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. As a key member of our clinical pharmacy team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Main Responsibilities
  • Recycle and re-use of medicines from wards and clinical areas
  • Dispensing a range of prescription types
  • Working to local standard operating procedures
  • Working across all ELHT sites, visiting clinical areas to manage medicines waste
  • Processing stock medicines
  • Assessing medicines and assembly of medicines at ward level
  • Working as part of ward-based clinical pharmacy teams
  • Assessing medicines for suitability at the bedside
  • Working with ward staff to support training on medicines management
  • Answering calls and queries at reception
  • Training new members of the team
  • Participating in the late-night, weekend, and bank holiday rota
Working for Our Organisation

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the region. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are passionate about waste reduction. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients and communities.

Person Specification
  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • Previous experience of working in a busy hospital or community pharmacy dispensary
  • Understanding of pharmacy professional standards and standard operating procedures
  • Familiarity with medicines, basic actions, and uses


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