Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Medicines Management

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Medicines Management Assistant to join the ward-based clinical pharmacy team at the Epsom Hospital site. The role requires NVQ Level 2 and prior hospital pharmacy experience to ensure safe and efficient pharmaceutical service delivery.

You will be an integral part of the pharmacy clinical team, delivering timely, accurate and financially sound provision of medicines while maintaining strong communication and attention to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification required.
• Previous experience of working in hospital pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy distribution and stock systems.

Responsibilities

• Support ward-based clinical pharmacy services at the Epsom Hospital site.
• Provide safe, timely and financially sound provision of pharmaceutical items.
• Be a key member of the pharmacy clinical team delivering patient-focused care.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

Pharmacy distribution systems

Stock systems

Job description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Medicines Management Assistant (MMA) team . Our MMA team is required to support the ward based clinical pharmacy services primarily at the Epsom Hospital site., All MMAs at ESTH are NVQ Level 2 trained and provide a full ward based service to ensure the safe, timely and financially sound provision of pharmaceutical items. You will be a key member of the pharmacy clinical team, working together to provide excellent patient focused care.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, and have a good attention to detail. NVQ Level 2, previous experience of working in hospital pharmacy and knowledge of pharmacy distribution and stock systems is essential.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.

As you know, here at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.