Hospital Pharmacy Assistant — NVQ Training & Rotations

Elht; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking Pharmacy Assistants for the Burnley and Blackburn sites. The role involves rotational duties across dispensary, stock distribution and aseptic services, with training to complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

The post requires good IT and communication skills, ability to lift, and a flexible rota including weekends and late shifts. Salary is £25,272 per year, with NHS Agenda for Change terms.

Qualifications

• Four GCSE including English and Maths at Level 4 or above or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock levels of medicines and consumables.
• Pick and pack medicines for wards including heavy lifting.
• Visit wards to replenish stock including large quantities of IV fluids.
• Inputting orders into computer systems and stock rotation.
• Reception: take prescriptions and direct phone calls.

Skills

IT skills

People skills

Communication

Education

Four GCSE including English and Maths

NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking Pharmacy Assistants for the Burnley and Blackburn sites. The role involves rotational duties across dispensary, stock distribution and aseptic services, with training to complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

The post requires good IT and communication skills, ability to lift, and a flexible rota including weekends and late shifts. Salary is £25,272 per year, with NHS Agenda for Change terms.