Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant. This role involves working closely with healthcare teams to ensure effective medicines management. Ideal candidates will have pharmacy experience and strong communication skills. Enjoy a supportive environment with numerous development opportunities and a focus on patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training package

High-Cost Area Supplement

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical setting with a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a ward-based Pharmacist and nursing team.
• Deliver pharmaceutical care within the Trust.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Pharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship

Level 2 qualification/GCSE

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are seeking two experienced Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistants to join our team. There are two positions available: one based at Danesbury rehab ward (Welwyn) and the other at Herts and Essex rehab ward (Bishops Stortford). The roles offer 22.5 hours per week, ideally covering Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will collaborate closely with a ward-based Pharmacist and the ward nursing team to deliver pharmaceutical care within the Trust, ensuring a safe, efficient, and cost-effective medicines management program. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and able to integrate into a well-established team. Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, along with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and primary care. Detailed duties are outlined in the job description document.

Applicants must have experience working in a clinical setting with a multidisciplinary team. Computer literacy is essential; experience with SystmOne is desirable. The role includes a comprehensive training package tailored to individual needs.

If you believe you have the right experience and are ready for this challenge, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Thank you for considering a career with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. We believe it is a great place to work, offering many benefits. Our vision centers on patients, their families, and carers—"Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities." Our staff are proud to be innovative, caring, and agile, contributing to this vision.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages. Please note that if there is high interest in this role, the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline, so we encourage early applications. Apply now.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

As a community trust, we support NHS long-term plans to shift care into the community and work across primary, secondary, and social care settings.

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust offers extensive opportunities for clinical and support staff, including:

• Recognition as one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country
• A friendly team environment
• Passion for patient care
• A culture that supports and empowers staff
• Numerous development opportunities
• A workplace where your opinions matter

This role includes a High-Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary, in accordance with Agenda for Change. A full valid driving license and access to a car for business use are essential unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

While not mandatory, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports staff vaccination against COVID-19.

We support flexible working arrangements and welcome discussions to accommodate work-life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Pharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent, meeting GPhC requirements
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1
• Level 2 qualification/GCSE higher pass or above, including maths, English, and science, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience working in a team
• Relevant pharmacy practice experience
• Stock control experience
• Experience dealing with the public
• Basic medication knowledge
• Experience with SystmOne
• Experience at ward level in pharmacy practice
• Experience with auditing

Other Requirements

• Full, valid UK driving license and access to a car for business purposes (unless disabled under the Equality Act 2010)

Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow procedures
• Numerical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective prioritization and planning skills
• Respect for confidentiality and security
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of community healthcare roles
• Ability to train junior staff and other healthcare professionals

Personal Qualities

• Well-organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
• Flexible and adaptable
• Reliable, polite, and approachable
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Professional conduct and appearance
• Team player and respectful of all levels in NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Location: Herts and Essex Hospital - Inpatient Unit

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Details in the attached job description.