Rotational Pharmacy Assistant — Training & Flexible Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for care certificate

Paid days off to study

Flexible working schemes

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Car lease assistance

Cycle to work schemes

Job summary

Royal Devon is recruiting a rotational pharmacy assistant post, moving between four pharmacy areas to dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, stock wards with medicines and prepare cytotoxic medicines in clean rooms.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, with weekend, late and bank holiday rotas, working alongside technicians and pharmacists. GCSEs in Maths, English and Science are desirable; training is provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths, English and Science.
• Willingness to train towards NVQ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.
• Stocking wards with medicines and assisting with deliveries.
• Preparing cytotoxic medicines in clean rooms.
• Reception duties in the dispensary.
• Working with pharmacy staff and the public.
• Participating in weekend, late, and bank holiday rotas.

Skills

Good IT skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

GCSEs in Maths English Science (C or above)

Good standard of education

Job description

Royal Devon is recruiting a rotational pharmacy assistant post, moving between four pharmacy areas to dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, stock wards with medicines and prepare cytotoxic medicines in clean rooms.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, with weekend, late and bank holiday rotas, working alongside technicians and pharmacists. GCSEs in Maths, English and Science are desirable; training is provided.