Pharmacy Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to join the dispensary service in the pharmacy operational team for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role involves dispensing inpatient and discharge medicines, handling stock, and supplying bulk medications to wards and departments.

You'll work alongside patient services and clinical pharmacy colleagues, with some clinical pharmacy duties, and you will be expected to meet NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent and have hospital

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and Double Science at grade C or 4+.
• NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent.
• Experience in a hospital/pharmacy setting.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Dispense inpatient and discharge medicines.
• Process medication requests accurately, supporting the dispensary team.
• Manage stock within the pharmacy.
• Supply bulk medication to wards and departments.
• Support the smooth running of the dispensary service.
• Deliver some clinical pharmacy services alongside teams.
• Promote the WECARE trust values within the department.

Skills

Dispensing medicines

Stock management

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services

GCSE English, Maths and Double Science (A-C)

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term post sits in the pharmacy operational team at Barts Health NHS Trust, working within the dispensary service. The post holder dispenses inpatient and discharge medicines, manages stock and supplies bulk medication to wards and departments. Some clinical pharmacy services are included, working alongside patient services and clinical pharmacy colleagues. Applicants need an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent, plus pharmacy experience.

What the job involves

• Dispense inpatient and discharge medicines
• Process and dispense medication requests accurately, supporting the dispensary team
• Manage stock within the pharmacy
• Supply bulk medication to wards and departments
• Support the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary service
• Deliver some clinical pharmacy services alongside patient services and clinical pharmacy teams
• Promote the WECARE trust values within the department and across the trust

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A/C or 7-4 in English Language, Maths and Double Science
• NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in a pharmacy setting
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience in a customer care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the use of drugs
• Understanding of stock control systems and issues
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy legislation, including controlled drugs and health and safety at work
• Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
• Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
• Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level

Other

• Understanding of customer care issues, patient safety initiatives and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a hospital environment

What’s offered

• Support to develop your career within a supportive team