Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Swindon is seeking an exceptional individual for a pharmacy role focused on Medicines Optimisation. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and have direct patient contact at ward level. The ideal candidate should possess relevant pharmacy qualifications and demonstrate strong skills in dispensing and patient care. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in patient lives through enhanced pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical duties and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work in Medicines Optimisation/Discharge service at ward level.
• Assist in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service.
• Maintain ward stock levels and dispense prescriptions.

Skills

Medicines Optimisation

Pharmacy Dispensing

Patient Interaction

Education

Relevant pharmacy qualification

Job description

Overview

Our friendly and progressive pharmacy department is currently looking for an exceptional individual to join the pharmacy team. We have a fully integrated electronic prescribing system and are able to deliver enhanced pharmaceutical care putting Medicines Optimisation at the heart of our clinical services. The role will involve working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team consisting of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses and Clerical staff, having direct patient contact at ward level and will be involved in contributing to patient care.

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• Work in the field of Medicines Optimisation / Discharge service at ward level, working within our stores department and developing your Dispensary skills.
• Work to clinical standards and help to optimise the services provided in line with local and national strategies and standards.
• Undertake in depth level 2 training in Pharmacy services unless they already hold a relevant qualification.
• Undertake general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Work within patient services undertaking medicines optimisation duties on the wards, improving the quality of care to patients in a clinical area by means of an efficient medicines optimisation system. This will include assessing patients own medicines ensuring they are suitable for use in hospital and maintaining and ordering non-stock medicines for patients.
• Work in the dispensary dispensing prescriptions and provide support to the dispensary manager and lead technician in the day to day running of the dispensary.
• Work as part of the pharmacy stores team monitoring and maintaining ward stock levels.

All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively.