Pharmacy Assistant

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust in east London is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join the friendly pharmacy operational team. You will support the dispensary with accurate processing and dispensing of medication requests and help provide bulk supplies to wards and departments.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork and a proactive approach. Applicants should have completed an NVQ QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent qualification

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work under pressure.
• Passion for customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the dispensary team with accurate processing and dispensing of medication requests.
• Contribute to the provision of bulk medication supplies to wards and departments.
• Help ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Motivation

Education

NVQ QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

This post provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience in day-to-day delivery of pharmacy service to patients, in conjunction with the patient services and clinical pharmacy teams. The post holder will be responsible for dispensing inpatient and discharge medicines, stock management and some clinical pharmacy services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly, pharmacy operational team.

We require an experienced individual with drive, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and an ability to work under pressure. You should be a team player, able to perform effectively within the pharmacy and wider healthcare settings.

In this role you will be involved in supporting the dispensary team with accurate processing and dispensing of medication requests, contributing to the provision of bulk medication supplies to wards and departments and ensuring the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary service. As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will be involved in promoting and reflecting the WECARE trust values with colleagues within the department and across the trust.

We would expect applicants to be highly motivated and responsible individuals with a passion for customer service and team work.

In return we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.

For this role you are required to have completed an NVQ QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and experience in a pharmacy setting.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.