Pharmacy Support & Meds Optimisation Assistant

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health and learning disability service provider in Leeds seeks an enthusiastic individual to join their pharmacy team. The role involves working closely with Mental Health pharmacists, ensuring effective medicines management, and providing patient-focused services. Ideal candidates will have a BTEC diploma in pharmaceutical science and skills in communication and organisation. Opportunities for further training and career development are also available. Flexible working and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 - 33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good knowledge of medicines management roles and self-administration.
• Work-based experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mental Health pharmacists in a multidisciplinary team.
• Complete medicines reconciliation and ensure timely supply of medicines.
• Deliver a patient-focused medicines optimisation service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

BTEC diploma in pharmaceutical science & NVQ level 3 diploma in pharmacy skills

Job description

A prominent mental health and learning disability service provider in Leeds seeks an enthusiastic individual to join their pharmacy team. The role involves working closely with Mental Health pharmacists, ensuring effective medicines management, and providing patient-focused services. Ideal candidates will have a BTEC diploma in pharmaceutical science and skills in communication and organisation. Opportunities for further training and career development are also available. Flexible working and various employee benefits are offered.