Band 3 Locum Pharmacy Assistant (Inpatient Dispensary) – London

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Pharmacy Assistant for their inpatient dispensary in London. This full-time role involves various responsibilities, including labelling and dispensing medications, managing the dispensary hatch, and ensuring medication availability. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services and have previous experience in an acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience working in a dispensary.
• Prior NHS experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Labelling and dispensing medications within the inpatient dispensary.
• Managing the dispensary hatch.
• Performing ward top-ups and ensuring medication availability.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Tools

CMM/JAC Systems

Job description

Role:Locum Pharmacy Assistant (Inpatient Dispensary)
Banding:Band 3
Location:London
Start Date:ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including weekends, back-up on-call, and late duty commitments.
Rate:£13 – £15 per hour

About the role:

The Pharmacy team at Pulse is looking seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our inpatient dispensary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including labelling, dispensing, covering the hatch, and performing ward top-ups.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be labelling and dispensing medications within the inpatient dispensary. You will be managing the dispensary hatch. You will be performing ward top-ups and ensuring medication availability. You will be supporting the team with back-up on-call and late duty commitments

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential:
  • Holds the NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services.
  • Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience working in a dispensary
  • Proficiency in using CMM/JAC systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Prior NHS experience (desirable).
• Desirable:
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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