Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

Integrated Care System; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking a pharmacy team member to dispense prescriptions and assist with related duties. This role offers full-time or part-time options, with training provided for the right candidate. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Enjoy a supportive environment with benefits like flexible working options and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to participate in mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately for inpatients and outpatient clinics.
• Assist with medicines expiry checks and stock checks.
• Carry out a medicines top-up service on wards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Good general education including Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C

Job description

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our pharmacy team at Yeovil District Hospital.

This is a full-time post, but we are happy to consider part time hours minimum 22.5hrs, as we are committed to enabling good work/life balance for our team. You will need to be willing to take part in a training programme. Previous pharmacy experience would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. You need to be willing to take part in all mandatory training and the Pharmacy Workforce Development South Dispensing accuracy assessment programme.

Main duties of the job

Dispense prescriptions accurately for in patients and outpatient clinics and will assist in a range of other Dispensary related duties as required.

You will carry out a medicines top-up service on wards and will assist with other medicines related duties i.e. medicines expiry checks, stock checks and returning medicines.

Receiving deliveries of pharmaceutical goods to support the store person.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

Informal visits are more than welcome!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C

Experience

• Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence
• Good analytical and judgmental skills with ability to prioritise.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.