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The Recruitment Co; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Co is recruiting a Pharmacy Assistant (Band 2) for Causeway Hospital in Northern Ireland. This 37.5-hour week role involves supporting the Pharmacy Department under senior staff to ensure an efficient, safe and responsive service.

You will handle stock, prepare ward and department orders, maintain records in the EPIC system, assist with dispensing and deliveries, and help maintain clean, compliant working areas in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (A-G) including English Language and Maths at grade D or above.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC Level 2 in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff.
• Successful candidates who do not already hold the pharmacy qualification will undertake the relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and store pharmaceutical stock.
• Prepare and distribute ward and department orders.
• Maintain accurate records using the EPIC pharmacy system.
• Support stock control, stock rotation and expiry date monitoring.
• Handle pharmacy reception and telephone enquiries.
• Assist with dispensing, pre-packing and distribution of medicines.
• Deliver pharmacy supplies and controlled drugs to wards and departments.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas.
• Follow pharmacy procedures, infection control guidelines and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with pharmacy stock checks and inventory management.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and working practices.

Skills

Customer-focused

Organised

Healthcare environment experience

Education

5 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics at Grade D or above

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff

Tools

EPIC pharmacy system

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant (Band 2) - Causeway Hospital

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5:00pm

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Department at Causeway Hospital. Working under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, you will support the delivery of an efficient, safe and responsive pharmacy service.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, customer-focused and able to work effectively within a busy healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, check and store pharmaceutical stock.
• Prepare and distribute ward and department orders.
• Maintain accurate records using the EPIC pharmacy system.
• Support stock control, stock rotation and expiry date monitoring.
• Handle pharmacy reception and telephone enquiries.
• Assist with dispensing, pre-packing and distribution of medicines.
• Deliver pharmacy supplies and controlled drugs to wards and departments.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas.
• Follow pharmacy procedures, infection control guidelines and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with pharmacy stock checks and inventory management.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and working practices.

Applicants must have:

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A-G) or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade D or above

OR

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff

Successful candidates who do not already hold the pharmacy qualification will be required to undertake the relevant training.