Medicines Management Assistant

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a pharmacy team member to deliver efficient and effective pharmaceutical services. The role involves rotating through different sections, including the Aseptic Suite and Dispensary. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and must be eager to learn within a supportive team. Opportunities for professional development are available, emphasizing the Trust's commitment to high-quality care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Modern facilities

Reputation as a leader in healthcare

Qualifications

• Good communication & organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.
• Rotate through Aseptic Suite, Dispensary, Ward services, and Stores.
• Develop good working relationships with various departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Computer skills

Job description

Job Overview

To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers including dispensing and stock top up to wards, departments and other outlying units where appropriate.

Responsibilities

You will rotate through the Aseptic Suite, Dispensary, Ward services and Stores sections gaining experience and undertaking additional training if required.

You will work closely with the rest of the pharmacy team to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust, whether in a dispensary or ward based aspect.

You must be willing to learn and take responsibility, working well within a diverse team consisting of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses and Clerical staff. You will also be expected to develop good working relationships with other departments within the Pharmacy and Hospital.

You must also have good computer skills and be able to work well under pressure. Parts of this job are physically demanding and it is essential that you are physically fit.

Qualifications

Applicants should have good communication & organisational skills; be self‑motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and able to work well in an environment of change and transition.

Benefits

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, offering modern facilities and a reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

Professional development opportunities within the award‑winning Pathway to Excellence® programme.

Contact

Name: Amanda Stranks
Job title: Associate Director of Pharmacy, Operations
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]