Bank Pharmacy Assistant

Circle Health; High Wych; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join their team at HMP Thameside. This part-time role involves completing general dispensary duties, stock management, and providing efficient service to the prison wings. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or be working towards it, along with good communication and IT skills. This position offers flexible hours up to 22.5 hours per week, with training and development opportunities included.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Medicines handling experience is desirable but not essential.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management.
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings.
• Participate in the dispensing of prescriptions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills and IT literacy

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to work within a busy environment

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent

Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Bank Pharmacy Assistant – HMP Thameside

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in London.

Hours: This position is Bank (Ad hoc as and when needed). You can work a maximum of 22.5 hours on bank per week.

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions

Benefits & Development

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
• Career development opportunities – internal and external learning options

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
• Medicines handling experience desirable but not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy)
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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