Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant (King George Hospital)

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant at Queen’s Hospital. The role involves dispensing medication, stock management, and reception duties. Candidates must hold a Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent. Flexible working hours including weekends and Bank Holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy preferred, community pharmacy experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medication for Inpatients and Outpatients.
• Stock management and general housekeeping duties.
• Reception duties including receiving prescriptions.

Skills

Hardworking

Methodical

Accurate

Flexible

Experience with computers

Experience with the general public

Education

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to join our team at Queen’s Hospital, Pharmacy.

Your Duties Will Include

1. Dispensing medication for Inpatients and Outpatients.
2. Dispensing Controlled Drugs.
3. Stock management including receiving and checking orders, checking expiry dates, and general housekeeping duties within the dispensary.
4. Reception duties including receiving prescriptions.

Qualifications and Experience

You must hold a Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) or equivalent. Ideally, you should have experience working in a hospital pharmacy environment, but applications from candidates with community pharmacy experience are welcome.

Skills and Attributes

You must be hardworking, methodical, accurate, flexible, and have a good attendance record. Experience of working with computers and the general public is essential.

Additional Information

Queen’s Hospital provides full 7-day working, and this post will involve some late, weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts.

Application Process

If interested and seeking further details, contact Claire Boswell, Dispensary Manager, at King George Hospital via email: [e-mail] or phone: [phone] ext. 8079.