Senior Pharmacy Assistant

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant. You will assist Pharmacists with medication dispensing and ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. Ideal candidates should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Qualifications

• No previous experience in hospital Pharmacy required as full training will be provided.
• Willingness to assist in various aspects of Pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Produce labels for dispensed drugs using the JAC computer system.
• Dispense medication in line with departmental policies.
• Assist with the day-to-day distribution of medicines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

If you're looking for a new opportunity in a challenging but rewarding aspect of healthcare, this may be the opportunity for you. You will assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians in many aspects of the Pharmacy service, helping to ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care is given to our patients.

Responsibilities

• To produce labels for dispensed drugs using the JAC computer system for inpatient, outpatient, community unit, TTOs, and CDs against the relevant previously clinically checked prescription or request.
• To dispense medication for inpatient, outpatient, community unit, TTOs and CDs against the previously clinically checked prescription or request in line with departmental policies and procedures and the Medicines Act 1968 using the JAC system.
• To assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician with the day-to-day distribution of medicines from Main Pharmacy Stores including:
• Coordination and distribution of community unit requisitions.
• Ensuring all allocated top-ups and ward visits are completed in a timely manner and per schedule.
• To participate in the ward top-up scheme for the ordering, assembly, checking, delivery and stock rotation of drug supplies to wards and departments.
• To ensure the optimum use of the Automated Dispensing System and report any issues with its function when necessary.

About the Role

The James Paget University Hospital Pharmacy department is looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant — static in Dispensary or Stores to join our team. No previous experience in hospital Pharmacy is required as full training will be provided. This vacancy is open to people already holding an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

About Us and Requirements

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.