Rotational Pharmacy Assistant - NVQ Path & Development

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy assistant who will work in a busy pharmacy team. NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services is preferred, with the possibility to progress from Band 2 to Band 3 as you work towards the qualification.

Applicants should have good GCSEs (Maths & English) or equivalent and be willing to participate in late duty, weekend and bank holiday services. The role involves stock checks, dispensing support, and duties across wards and departments.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths & English) or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards completing the NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Use Pharmacy computer system to produce picking lists, packs and supply drugs and medicines to wards.
• Perform daily temperature monitoring within different areas of the pharmacy.
• Assist in labelling and dispensing medicines to inpatients and outpatients, wards and departments.
• Work on the reception receiving prescriptions from patients and handling prescription charge money.
• Receive requisitions and telephone calls from healthcare professionals.
• Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff and pass on to relevant staff when necessary.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the pharmacy by keeping benches and baskets clear of drugs no longer required.
• Check expiry dates and rotate stock.
• Unpack delivery and put drugs away in pharmacy and ward.
• Work as a member of the dispensary and drug distribution teams and lead by example.
• Liaise with porters to ensure deliveries are taken to the wards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Working towards NVQ Level 2

Job description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy assistant who will work in a busy pharmacy team. NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services is preferred, with the possibility to progress from Band 2 to Band 3 as you work towards the qualification.

Applicants should have good GCSEs (Maths & English) or equivalent and be willing to participate in late duty, weekend and bank holiday services. The role involves stock checks, dispensing support, and duties across wards and departments.