Pharmacy Assistant Position at NHS Jobs- Apply now

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Teignbridge seeks a Pharmacy Assistant for managing pharmaceutical products and adhering to strict regulations. The role demands high accuracy in tasks, including sourcing medicines and conducting stock checks. Candidates must undergo National Security Vetting and provide necessary documentation. Applicants must be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. Full-time permanent position with a salary range of £22,816 to £24,336 per year.

Qualifications

• Candidates must undergo National Security Vetting and provide necessary documentation.
• Documentation includes proof of right to work and ID.
• Police Certificates guidance provided for international residents.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and unpack pharmaceutical products in line with GDP and SOPs.
• Ensure timely sourcing of medicines and use of the pharmacy computer system.
• Act as a second checker for Controlled Drugs administration.
• Conduct regular stock and expiry date checks.
• Manage Medicines Optimisation work.
• Respond to queries and adhere to prison procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, and unpack pharmaceutical products in line with GDP and departmental SOPs.
• Ensure timely sourcing of medicines and accurate use of the pharmacy computer system for receiving goods.
• Act as a second checker for Controlled Drugs administration.
• Conduct regular stock and expiry date checks and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Manage Medicines Optimisation work and communicate with healthcare departments.
• Respond to queries and adhere to prison procedures and regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Candidates must undergo National Security Vetting and provide necessary documentation as outlined in the job description.
• Documentation required includes proof of right to work, ID, address history, and, for non-UK passport holders, additional documentation as specified.
• Guidance for obtaining Police Certificates is provided for applicants with international residency.

Important Information

• All applicants must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting for work in a Prison Setting.