Pharmacy Assistant

VanRath; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy services provider in Lisburn seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to dispense prescriptions and prepare aseptic solutions. Ideal candidates will hold a BTEC Level 3 diploma in pharmacy technology. The role is Monday to Friday, offering competitive salary and benefits including enhanced annual leave and a pension scheme. Ongoing contract with potential for permanent position.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave

Pension

Benefit Discount Scheme

Opportunity for permanent role

Qualifications

• Must have BTEC Level 3 diploma in principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent.
• Experience in dispensing and preparation of pharmacy products is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and prepare aseptic solutions.
• Pack and label products for issue.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Dispensing prescriptions

Preparation of aseptic solutions

Labelling and packing products

Education

BTEC Level 3 diploma in principles and practice for pharmacy technicians

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant

I am currently accepting applications for pharmacy assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a pharmacy unit and build on your skills. If you are looking to make the move from a community pharmacy and into HSCNI then this is an ideal opportunity - working Mon-Fri (no weekends) - own transport is essential.

Please note that the below qualifications are essential and only those who have them will be considered:

• BTEC Level 3 diploma in principles and practice for pharmacy technicians OR
• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services

Key Duties:

• To dispense prescriptions
• Participating in the preparation of bulk aseptic solutions ready for filling
• Packing and preparing filled containers for sterilisation including submerging ampoules in dye solutions and applying autoclave tape.
• Labelling and packing of products into forms suitable for issue.
• Preparation of production rooms for non-sterile manufacturing and assembly including batch record card and label generation.
• Placing manufactured batches in quarantine and forwarding samples to Quality Control.
• Daily preparation of all equipment, screens and work areas both within and outside the clean room. Cleaning down of these areas at the close of day or as necessary. This includes setting up filters and filling equipment.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in life-long learning, maintain awareness of current practice and attend such courses and training as may be deemed necessary by the Pharmacy Services Manager, Clinical Lead and/or the Head of Pharmacy.

Salary:

£24,071 to £25,674 per annum

Benefits:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Pension
• Benefit Discount Scheme
• Ongoing, long term contract with the opportunity to progress to permanent via expression of interest.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other pharmacy related jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Suzanne Lowry - [e-mail] in the strictest confidence.