Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Shields is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their pharmacy team, working 37.5 hours per week. Responsibilities include delivering medications to inpatients, outpatients, and clinical trial patients, and communicating effectively with healthcare staff and patients. Candidates must be proficient in English and meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements. The role also offers the possibility of part-time hours and requires commuting to various hospital sites.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency level required for the post.
• Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) must be met; additional pre-employment checks will be conducted.
• Capacity to commute to any of the Trust's hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Work on inpatient, outpatient and clinical trial patient medication delivery.
• Communicate routine information with healthcare staff for a safe system of medicines supply.
• Communicate routine information with patients and carers about their medicines.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and determined individual to work 37.5 hours per week to join our progressive team with a national reputation for innovation and development. You will be part of a broad pharmacy team working with inpatients, outpatients and clinical trials patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on inpatient, outpatient and clinical trial patient medication delivery, including ward top‑up services and dispensing medication.
• Communicate routine information with other healthcare staff to ensure a safe and effective system of medicines supply.
• Communicate routine information with patients and carers about their medicines, including those with communication difficulties.
• Participate in pharmacy and ward level activities for efficient delivery of medicines.
• Provide weekend cover at North Tyneside General Hospital to support the 7‑day clinical service to the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
• Work at other sites within the Trust as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• English language proficiency level required for the post.
• Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) must be met; additional pre‑employment checks will be conducted.
• Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces or who have a disability requiring workplace support will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme.
• Opportunity to consider part‑time hours.
• Willingness to provide your own DBS certification if required.
• Capacity to commute to any of the Trust's hospital sites.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal, and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Applicants should read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting their application. For reasonable adjustments, please contact the HR Recruitment Team at 0191 203 1415 option 2.