Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a motivated Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to manage and supervise dispensary assistants, ensuring effective medication dispensing. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmacy settings, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This role offers a supportive setting and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dispensary assistants' activities and performance.
• Supervise and train pharmacy assistants in daily operations.
• Ensure the safe and effective running of the dispensary.

Skills

Labelling and dispensing medication

IT and computer literacy

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

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

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.

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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