Flexi-Bank Pharmacy Assistant

Benenden Hospital; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Benenden Hospital is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Department on a Flexi-Bank basis. You will help manage pharmaceutical stock, support dispensing activities, and deliver excellent customer service at the Pharmacy Reception.

As part of a busy healthcare environment, you will work with the team to ensure accurate stock records, adherence to SOPs, and compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and friendly service area for patients and

Qualifications

• Stock control of pharmaceutical products and IV fluids.
• Assist with stock management and SOP maintenance.
• Support pharmacy reception and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock records and manage pharmaceutical stock flow.
• Assist with dispensing-related activities as needed.
• Provide a welcoming and professional service at the Pharmacy Reception.
• Follow Pharmacy policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.

Skills

Stock management

Customer service

Pharmacy reception

Dispensing support

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and flexible Pharmacy Assistant tojoin our Pharmacy Department on a Flexi-Bank basis. This is an excellentopportunity to work within a busy healthcare environment, supporting the safeand efficient supply of medicines while delivering excellent customer serviceto patients and colleagues.

As a key member of the team, you will assist with stock management,support pharmacy operations, and provide a welcoming and professional serviceat the Pharmacy Reception.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the stock control of pharmaceutical products,including intravenous fluids and irrigation solutions.

Support the ordering, receipt, storage, rotation, and distribution ofpharmaceutical stock.

Provide assistance to patients and customers at the Pharmacy Reception,ensuring a professional and friendly service.

Receive prescriptions from patients and assist with the sale ofappropriate General Sales List (GSL) medicines.

Assist with the creation, testing, review, and maintenance of StandardOperating Procedures (SOPs) related to pharmaceutical stock management.

Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory managementprocesses.

Follow all Pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues to ensure the efficientdelivery of services.

Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workingenvironment.

Support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), andneurodiversity, ensuring respectful and inclusive interactions with patients,carers and colleagues.

About us

Flexible,bank working to fit around your availability.

Theopportunity to make a real difference to patient experience.

Supportiveteam environment with guidance from experienced leaders.

Job responsibilities

Maintenanceof standard operating procedures

Managementof pharmaceutical waste

Cleanlinessof allocated areas of the Pharmacy

Successfulcompletion of dispensary-related activities

Provisionof a quality service to patients and staff at Pharmacy Reception

Beresponsible for the day-to-day management of pharmaceutical waste within thePharmacy Department as per Hospital policy.

Beresponsible for daily environmental monitoring within the Pharmacy Department.

Beresponsible for performing essential cleaning tasks within the PharmacyDepartment to minimise the risk of infection.

Assistthe Pharmacy Technicians / Pharmacists with dispensary-based activities.

Beresponsible for maintaining medication stock within the Trusts emergencytrollies

Dealeffectively with telephone calls to the Pharmacy, referring callers to othersfor help where appropriate

Undertake the cashing-up procedure for the Pharmacy Department when required.

Effective management of the pharmaceutical stock including intravenous fluids and irrigations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 training is a mandatory requirement of the role if necessary full support to attain this
• award will be provided

Experience

• Good understanding of basic maths principles and
• the ability to manipulate numbers and do basic calculations
• Previous experience in a similar healthcare role is desirable
• Previous experience of stock control and record keeping is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.