Mental Health Pharmacy Assistant: Dispensing & Supply

Gloshospitals; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Discounts at local shops and eateries

On-site nurseries

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Mental Health Band 3). The post involves dispensing for in-patients and out-patients, coordinating supply, and dispensing controlled drugs, with weekend and occasional bank holiday duties.

The role offers generous annual leave, access to NHS pension, and on-site facilities as part of a supportive team in Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• NVQ Pharmacy Service Skills required.
• Proven picking/dispensing accuracy.
• Basic numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Weekend working rota covering the acute trust pharmacy (approx. 1 in 13 weekends).
• Bank holiday rota as per departmental arrangements (approx. one BH per year).

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Prioritise workload

Education

Level NVQ Pharmacy Service Skills

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Mental Health Band 3). The post involves dispensing for in-patients and out-patients, coordinating supply, and dispensing controlled drugs, with weekend and occasional bank holiday duties.

The role offers generous annual leave, access to NHS pension, and on-site facilities as part of a supportive team in Gloucestershire.