Pharmacy Assistant Position at NHS Jobs- Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Teignbridge is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent role. The position involves responsibilities such as managing pharmaceutical product logistics, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice, and adhering to security protocols in a prison environment. Applicants must be detail-oriented and able to handle Controlled Drugs responsibly. Salary ranges from £22,816 to £24,336 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy environment preferred.
• Must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting.
• Ability to accurately handle Controlled Drugs.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and unpack pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice.
• Conduct stock and expiry date checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Computer proficiency

Job description

Overview

Job Details: Posting Date 28 March 2024; Salary £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year; Hours: Full time; Closing Date: 11 April 2024; Location: Denbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DW; Company: NHS Jobs; Job Type: Permanent; Job Reference: C9277-24-0575

Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant role entails day-to-day tasks such as ordering, receiving, and unpacking pharmaceutical products, adhering to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Key responsibilities include ensuring timely sourcing of medicines, accurate use of the pharmacy computer system for receiving goods, acting as a second checker for Controlled Drugs administration, conducting regular stock and expiry date checks, and maintaining high standards of work accuracy. Additionally, the role involves managing Medicines Optimisation work, communicating with healthcare departments, dealing with queries, and adhering to prison procedures and regulations. Candidates must undergo National Security Vetting and provide necessary documentation as outlined in the job description.

Important Information

All applicants must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting for work in a Prison Setting. Documentation required includes proof of right to work, ID, address history, and for non-UK passport holders, additional documentation is necessary. Guidance for obtaining Police Certificates is provided for applicants with international residency.