Pharmacy Stores & Discharge Meds Assistant – NHS

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Distribution Assistant to join the Pharmacy department at Southend Hospital. You will play a fundamental role in ensuring medicines are received, stored and delivered to wards on time to support discharge planning.

The position is based at Southend Hospital, with 37.5 hours per week (full-time) and occasional weekend/Bank Holiday work.

Qualifications

• Basic education including Maths and English.
• GPhC registration or eligibility for NVQ Level 2.
• Experience in roles following strict guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the Pharmacy Stores service.
• Receive and book in medicines and stock, maintaining records.
• Transport and distribute medicines to wards and departments.
• Perform expiry date checks and manage short-dated stock.
• Process medicine returns using the WellSky system.
• Organise and maintain Pharmacy Stores and stock.
• Answer calls and respond to enquiries from wards and colleagues.
• Collaborate with the Pharmacy team to support safe patient care.

Skills

Team working

Education

GPhC NVQ Level 2 for Pharmacy Assistants

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Distribution Assistant to join the Pharmacy department at Southend Hospital. You will play a fundamental role in ensuring medicines are received, stored and delivered to wards on time to support discharge planning.

The position is based at Southend Hospital, with 37.5 hours per week (full-time) and occasional weekend/Bank Holiday work.