Developmental Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working

Career development programs

Staff networks

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is looking for a pharmacy assistant to join our team, working across stores (procurement) and the dispensary to support medicines management across multiple sites. The role offers development through recognised qualifications and workplace-based training within a supportive NHS environment.

You will need to work well in a team, communicate effectively, travel across the Trust, and commit to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills and a commitment to improving patient care and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work within stores (procurement) and the dispensary to deliver a comprehensive pharmacy and medicines management service.
• Travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to sites within the Trust.
• Support development and training opportunities while working in an NHS environment.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a pharmacy assistant, you will be part of the team, working within stores (procurement) and the dispensary to deliver a comprehensive pharmacy and medicines management service to all sites within the Trust

This developmental role offers the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications, complete workplace-based training and assessments, and develop your skills in a supportive NHS environment. We are looking for a team player with good communication skills and a commitment to improving patient care and service delivery. You will be required to work independently and as part of a team and must be able to travel throughout the Trust.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week. There are currently no weekend, bank holiday or late-night duties, although some Saturday morning working may be required in the future. Travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire is essential. Start your NHS pharmacy career with us and gain valuable experience, training and qualifications while making a real difference to patient care.