Dedicated Pharmacy Assistant Required at NHS Jobs-Apply Now

jobs pharmaguidelines; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant. Responsibilities include ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing stock checks. Candidates must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting for work in a prison setting. Competitive salary between £22,816 to £24,336 per year and permanent job type.

Qualifications

• Proof of right to work, photographic ID, and documentation.
• 5 years address history required.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

National Security Vetting willingness

Ability to manage Medicines Optimisation

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Post: Pharmacy Assistant

Posting Date: 29 January 2024

Closing Date: 07 February 2024

Location: Portland, DT5 1DL

Job Type: Permanent

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

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at NHS Jobs in Portland, DT5 1DL. The role involves day-to-day ordering, receiving, and unpacking of pharmaceutical products, adhering to GDP and departmental SOPs. Responsibilities include acting as a second checker for Controlled Drugs, conducting stock checks, managing Medicines Optimisation in treatment areas, and ensuring compliance with current legislation and financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and unpack pharmaceutical products according to GDP and SOPs.
• Act as a second checker for administration of Controlled Drugs.
• Conduct regular stock checks and monitor expiry dates, fridge, and ambient temperatures.
• Manage Medicines Optimisation work in treatment areas, ensuring timely tasks and orders.
• Communicate with the Pharmacy/Healthcare department for orders and query resolutions.
• Undertake administration of weekly and monthly In Possession medication to patients.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, GDP, and Trust financial procedures.
• Handle telephone queries and act as the first point of contact for staff visiting the department.
• Undertake a prison security check (level 2) as part of pre-employment checks.

Requirements

• National Security Vetting willingness for working in a Prison Setting.
• Proof of right to work, photographic ID, and proof of address documentation.
• Non-UK passport holders need correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.
• 5 years address history required; Police Certificate for non-UK passport holders with less than 5 years UK address history.
• UK passport holders who lived abroad for more than six months in the last three years need a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit NHS Jobs.

Important: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting for working in a Prison Setting.

Oxleas Prison Services Ltd and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust are equal opportunity employers.