Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent London NHS Trust seeks a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support various pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate will have good GCSEs and an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or be working towards it. Key responsibilities include dispensing medicines, monitoring temperatures, and assisting with patient inquiries. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Pharmacy assistants without a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy service skills will be considered but must work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Use Pharmacy computer system to produce picking lists and supply drugs.
• Perform daily temperature monitoring within pharmacy.
• Assist in dispensing medicines to inpatients and outpatients.
• Manage reception receiving prescriptions and handling charges.
• Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team

Adaptability

Flexibility

Willingness to learn new skills

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Good GCSEs or equivalent

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards it

Job description

This is a full time post fixed term for 12 months and the post holder will be required to participate in the weekend & bank holiday rota.

• Use Pharmacy computer system to produce picking lists, packs and supply drugs and medicines to wards and departments
• Perform daily temperature monitoring within different areas of the pharmacy department as required by the MHRA
• Assist in dispensing medicines to inpatients and outpatients, wards and departments when required
• Work on the reception receiving prescriptions from patients and taking responsibility for prescription charge money
• Receive requisitions and telephone calls from healthcare professionals
• Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff and pass on to relevant staff if necessary
• Ensures good housekeeping in the pharmacy by keeping benches and baskets clear of drugs no longer required.
• Checks expiry dates and rotates stock
• Unpack delivery and put drugs away in pharmacy and ward

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Pharmacy assistants without a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy service skills will be considered but will be expected to work towards this as band 2 to 3 progression. You will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. You will also need to be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills and be committed to continuous professional development. The department actively promotes development, education and training.

To apply you will need to have good GCSEs or equivalent and an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards completing the NVQ level 2 qualification.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.