Dedicated Pharmacy Assistant Required at NHS Jobs-Apply before 05 February 2024

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Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant. This role involves ordering and unpacking pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice and departmental procedures. Ideal candidates should have attention to detail and effective communication skills. The position is full-time and available in Denbury. Salary ranges from £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year. Applications close on 05 February 2024.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo National Security Vetting for employment in a prison setting.
• Proof of right to work and ID documentation required.
• Experience with pharmaceutical products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and unpack pharmaceutical products following GDP and SOPs.
• Act as a second checker for Controlled Drug administration.
• Conduct regular stock checks and monitor expiry dates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Posting Date: 19 January 2024

Salary: £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 05 February 2024

Location: Denbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DW

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9277-24-0143

About Us

NHS Jobs, in collaboration with Oxleas Prison Services Ltd, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. Oxleas Prison Services Ltd is a subsidiary of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, providing pharmacy services to prisons in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon, and Dorset.

Job Summary

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of our pharmacy services. Your responsibilities will include the ordering, receiving, and unpacking of pharmaceutical products in adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will act as a second checker for the administration of Controlled Drugs, conduct regular stock checks, and ensure compliance with all relevant procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and unpack pharmaceutical products according to GDP and SOPs
• Serve as a second checker for Controlled Drug administration
• Conduct regular stock checks and expiry date monitoring
• Manage Medicines Optimisation work in treatment areas
• Communicate effectively with the Pharmacy/Healthcare department for order placement and query resolution
• Undertake administration of weekly and monthly In Possession medication to patients
• Adhere to all relevant legislation, including GDP and financial procedures

Requirements

• Willingness to undergo National Security Vetting for prison setting employment
• Proof of right to work, ID, and address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders require correct documentation and Home Office Share code
• 5 years of address history (Police Certificate for non-UK passport holders with less than 5 years UK address history)
• UK Passport holders with over six months abroad during the last three years need a certificate of good conduct or overseas police check

How to Apply

If you are passionate about contributing to the healthcare services within a secure environment, please apply through NHS Jobs with the job reference C9277-24-0143. The closing date for applications is 05 February 2024.

Note

All applicants must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting for prison employment.