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Pharmacy Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Part time

7 days ago
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Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Nottingham is recruiting a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer. The role involves receiving, assembling, and dispensing medicines while maintaining accurate stock control. Ideal candidates should hold an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services and demonstrate a methodical approach and team collaboration. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with regular working hours and no weekend requirements.

Benefits

On-the-job training
Health and wellbeing support
Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

  • Must possess NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent.
  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Able to provide high standards of service.

Responsibilities

  • Receive medicines for supply to wards.
  • Assemble orders for distribution to wards.
  • Assist in providing a ward top-up service.
  • Ensure accurate stock control of medicines.
  • Accurately dispense and label medicines.

Skills

Methodical approach
Attention to detail
Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Wells Road Centre.

You will rotate within different areas of the department, including dispensary, stores, and distribution. Therefore, you should be methodical, accurate, and able to follow procedures.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to providing high standards of service to patients and service users.

Applicants should possess an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services (or equivalent). We can fund the course and provide on-the-job training and support to complete the qualification.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities:

  • Receive medicines for onward supply to wards and departments
  • Assemble orders for distribution to wards and dispensary
  • Assist in providing a ward top-up service across various sites within the trust
  • Ensure accurate stock control of medicines
  • Accurately dispense and label medicines for patients
  • Work closely with other pharmacy team members to deliver efficient pharmacy services to hospitals and clinics

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm in pharmacy stores, and 8:45 am to 5:00 pm in dispensary. There is no current requirement to work weekends or bank holidays. Applications are welcome for both full-time and part-time roles.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues providing mental health, community health, intellectual disability, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our services are delivered from over 200 sites, including community locations, hospitals, and secure environments such as prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and a major employer in Nottinghamshire. We host regional services including the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We support a range of employee-led networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Green Champions, Freedom to Speak Up, Health and Wellbeing Champions, and Menopause Champions, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

The health and wellbeing of our staff are a top priority, supported by in-house occupational health and counseling services, and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions through our Energy and Environmental team, working to meet environmental legislation, improve performance, and achieve net-zero emissions.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

  • Name: Greg Edwards
  • Job Title: Pharmacy Operational Manager Procurement
  • Email: greg.edwards@nottshc.nhs.uk
  • Telephone: 01157738017
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