Hospital Pharmacy Assistant: Dispensing & Stock Control

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Rishton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant – dispensing services to support ward and department medicine supply. The role covers reception duties, dispensing medications and stock control within a busy hospital environment.

You will work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital, contributing to patient care and pharmacy services while developing your skills in a supportive NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Good telephone/communication skills.
• Computer experience including good keyboard skills.
• Knowledge of Health & safety.
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective medicine supply service to wards/departments and patients of the Trust.
• Reception duties.
• Dispensing medications.
• Stock control, stock rotation, expiry date checking and use of the Pharmacy IT System.
• Provides an effective reception service, receiving incoming work and dealing with customer enquiries.
• Maintains stock of dispensing sundries and carries out housekeeping duties to maintain good environmental standards.
• Supports the training and development of pharmacy team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Keyboard skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Tools

Pharmacy IT System

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant – dispensing services to support ward and department medicine supply. The role covers reception duties, dispensing medications and stock control within a busy hospital environment.

You will work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital, contributing to patient care and pharmacy services while developing your skills in a supportive NHS setting.