Pharmacy Assistant Trainee

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

About the Role

The Pharmacy Services Assistant In Training will play a vital role in the delivery of pharmacy services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. This exciting opportunity will provide the successful candidate with the chance to develop their skills and knowledge in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working to relevant SOPs and undertaking a GPhC accredited Level 2 qualification
  • Required to work in dispensaries, stores, aseptic units and on wards/clinical areas
  • Receipt of consignments from suppliers, including checking and booking into the Pharmacy Computer System. Prompt reporting of discrepancies to the stores supervisor.
  • Deal with returned goods from customers and process paperwork according to SOPs. Includes processing and re-cycling unused medicines returned from wards.
  • Carry out routine stock control procedures. Ensure stock is located under correct storage conditions and continuous evaluation of stock levels, stock rotation and expiry dates is undertaken.
  • Perform necessary clerical tasks associated with the service. These may be manual but more routinely involve keyboard data entry onto the JAC system. This includes order entry, stock list maintenance & printing, issuing to correct cost centres.
  • Participate in regular stock-takes according to departmental procedures.
  • Contribute to the ward & department medicines top-up service.
  • Pick and pack orders for distribution, under supervision. Pack and process materials for sterilization.
  • Over-labelling of commercial packs.
  • Deliver medicines to wards and departments, ensuring compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies.
  • Maintenance of work areas and good housekeeping in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
  • Operation of specialist equipment powered stacking equipment, aseptic tray washer, tablet packaging equipment etc
  • Cleaning aseptic facilities and equipment in accordance with SOPs
  • Transfer waste (pharmaceutical and household) to the appropriate collection points, according to procedures

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

Our Vision

Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.

Equality and Diversity

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.



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