Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health foundation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to join their dynamic pharmacy team. The role involves supervising and training other dispensary assistants while ensuring the effective running of day-to-day operations. Candidates should have prior experience in dispensing medication, good organizational skills, and strong communication abilities. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication.
• Experience of working in a busy environment.
• Good IT and computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train pharmacy assistants in their duties.
• Manage sickness and absence of dispensary assistants.
• Review and update relevant procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer care understanding

Education

GCSE or equivalent including English and Mathematics

NVQ 2

Tools

Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the safe and effective running of our dispensary. You will be responsible for supervising and training other dispensary assistants, acting as a positive role model, and ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day operations.

We are seeking someone who is highly organised, able to work under pressure, and demonstrates excellent attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements:

Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication (essential)

Good IT and computer literacy skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Enthusiasm for supporting colleagues through training and supervision

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services for our patients. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to be part of a dedicated and professional team.

If you are enthusiastic, detail-orientated, and committed to delivering excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder supports the Lead Pharmacy Technician in the management of the dispensary assistants. This will include:

• Management of sickness, absence and poor/ under-performing of assistants
• Supervision and training of pharmacy assistants in reception, receipt and storage of stock, labelling and dispensing of medication
• Supervision and delegation of assistants and their duties
• Review and updating relevant procedures

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

Please read the Job Description and Person spec before apply for this post , if you have any queries please contact Harjit Bansal on [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
• NVQ 2
• Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.

Experience

• Previous experience of working on a reception in a busy environment
• Basic computer skills
• Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge in over the counter sales

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of Customer Care
• Clear communicator both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Recent examples of providing good Customer Care
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of people
• Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant
• Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,240 to £27,928 a yearper annum incl HCAS