Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Flexible Dispensing

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital trust in the UK is seeking a qualified Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join its busy Pharmacy Department. The successful candidate will interpret and dispense prescriptions for in-patients and discharge while ensuring all work is carried out accurately and efficiently. This role is pivotal in supporting patient care and involves working closely with pharmacists and other assistants. This position offers full or part-time opportunities with the possibility to grow in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working flexibly within a team.
• Experience accurately dispensing medication.
• Recent experience delivering technical pharmacy services as a Pharmacy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and dispense prescriptions for in-patients and discharge.
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy, safety, and efficiency in daily work.
• Input prescription data into the pharmacy computer system accurately.

Skills

Ability to deal with multiple queries

Effective communication

Deadline-oriented

Working in a pressured environment

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent

GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

Job description

A hospital trust in the UK is seeking a qualified Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join its busy Pharmacy Department. The successful candidate will interpret and dispense prescriptions for in-patients and discharge while ensuring all work is carried out accurately and efficiently. This role is pivotal in supporting patient care and involves working closely with pharmacists and other assistants. This position offers full or part-time opportunities with the possibility to grow in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.