Pharmacy Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local outpatient pharmacy in Hull is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support daily operations. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and an MCA qualification, with experience in customer-focused roles. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, stock management, and handling patient inquiries while ensuring confidentiality in a busy pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is required.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling medications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Stock ordering and management.
• Managing invoicing and deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality awareness

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

MCA qualification

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Have you considered working in a hospital outpatient pharmacy?

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for an experienced NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the Hull Royal hospital pharmacy.

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients, healthcare professionals and Trust colleagues. Duties

will include dispensing medication on outpatient prescriptions, stock ordering and management, invoicing and financing deliveries, as well as all other duties associated with working in a busy outpatient pharmacy.

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Evidence of qualifications held will be required for the successful candidate.

Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

Essential:

Able to demonstrate self-motivation with good interpersonal skills
Understanding of confidentiality
Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team

The hours & Working Pattern of the role are:

Total Hours Contracted 40

Working Pattern: TBC