Band 3 - Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS hospital in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join their friendly team. The role involves assisting with the dispensing and supply of medication, as well as responding to inquiries from staff and patients. Candidates must have NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent, with experience preferred. This position offers flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing and development programs

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent.
• Experience as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant is required.
• Familiarity with computer systems for dispensing and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and supply of medication to in and outpatients.
• Respond to enquiries from staff and patients.
• Participate in the provision of a safe pharmaceutical service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience in pharmacy systems

Education

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly Pharmacy team at Watford General Hospital.

Responsibilities

You will assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the dispensing and supply of medication to in and outpatients, the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines.

You will respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients and carers as appropriate.

The purpose of this post is to assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, e.g. dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary.

Qualifications

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

You should have experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, good communication and organisational skills and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.

This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.

Benefits and Working Flexibility

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Application and Equality

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please [e-mail]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking