Pharmacy Clinical Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join their Clinical Pharmacy team at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester. This full-time role includes training, support, and opportunities for career development while ensuring patients receive proper pharmaceutical care as they transition from hospital to home. The ideal candidate will demonstrate motivation and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Support networks and buddy system

Qualifications

• Demonstrate self-confidence with a reliable work history.
• Possess effective communication skills with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing safe, efficient, and effective pharmaceutical service.
• Analyze patients' own medication for discharge suitability.
• Support receipt, storage, and transfer of medicines.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Competent in Microsoft applications

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at our Chichester site. We are actively seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to work as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team based at St Richard's Hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history, and possess effective communication skills with staff and patients.

The Pharmacy Department provides services to a diverse patient population across various specialties. We operate a comprehensive, ward-based, patient-facing clinical service supported by innovative technology. As a valued team member, you will receive full training and support to facilitate your career development.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with weekend and bank holiday work as per rota. The role is based at St Richard's Hospital.

The Successful Candidate Must Be

• Self-motivated
• Competent in Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills

Your responsibilities will include assisting in providing a safe, efficient, and effective pharmaceutical service, particularly in ordering and dispensing inpatient and discharge prescriptions at ward level, following departmental procedures.

You will analyze patients' own medication to confirm its suitability prior to discharge, facilitating a safe transition from hospital to home.

You will also help improve patient access to their medicines by supporting receipt, storage, and transfer between clinical areas, and assist in reducing waste through proper medication management and following policies.

UHSussex values diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to succeed. We offer support networks, a buddy system for new staff, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our extensive Wellbeing Programme supports staff, including flexible working options to promote work-life balance. As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we prioritize learning, teaching, and training to support your growth and development.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to UHSussex.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rebecca Knight
• Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Technician
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]
• Extension: 35117