Hospital Pharmacy Stores & Ward Delivery Assistant

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. You will assist in the provision of a first class medication supply service and support our clinical colleagues in treating patients.

The post involves 37 hours 30 minutes per week with a rostered shift pattern, including delivery of medicines from Stores and Dispensaries to wards.

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service to patients.
• Ability to work accurately in a very busy environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible team approach and the ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Receive medication into the Trust and manage stock in a busy environment.
• Deliver medicines from Stores & Dispensaries to hospital wards in a timely manner.
• Work as part of a team to provide ward deliveries and contribute to top-up services.
• Transition into roles across the wider hospital environment as knowledge grows.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. You will assist in the provision of a first class medication supply service and support our clinical colleagues in treating patients.

The post involves 37 hours 30 minutes per week with a rostered shift pattern, including delivery of medicines from Stores and Dispensaries to wards.