Pharmacy Assistant

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Medicines Management Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Pharmacy Medicines Management Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in providing supervised pharmacy services, including dispensing of medicines, and replenishing and maintaining ward stocks and patients' own medicines.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide supervised pharmacy services, including dispensing of medicines, and replenishing and maintaining ward stocks and patients' own medicines.
  • Support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in their daily tasks, including receiving prescriptions, dealing with routine enquiries from patients and hospital staff, maintaining drug stocks, assembling prescriptions, and checking and receiving deliveries using Pharmacy systems.
  • Participate in patient-centered care, at ward level, and rotate through all areas of the technical service, in particular wards and the Inpatient Dispensary.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures relevant to your role.

About Us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care to highly specialized regional and national services. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of Manchester's diverse population by building an organization that excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation, and teaching.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for career development and progression.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and annual leave.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

  • IT literate with a basic understanding of software, such as Microsoft Office, emails, etc.
  • An understanding of the role of a Pharmacy Assistant.
  • Desirable: Knowledge of Pharmacy Software EMIS, JAC, and experience of using automated dispensing systems.
  • Essential: GCSE's or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English.
  • Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent GPhC approved qualification or course, and GCSE Science (dual award) or equivalent grade C or above.
  • Essential: Previous experience in a public sector organization or healthcare setting, and knowledge of dealing with members of the public, healthcare professionals, interaction with patients and carers.
  • Desirable: Experience of product selection, stock maintenance, and customer service experience.

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