Senior Pharmacy Assistant — Path to Technician Training

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to support the dispensary and hospital Pharmacy Services. In this role you will help with dispensing, stock control and patient-centred service, working under Senior Technicians to maintain high standards of accuracy and safety.

You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis, with initial training and opportunities to progress to a Pharmacy Technician

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services.
• Evidence of good level of education and willingness to undertake Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day dispensary activities under supervision.
• Assist in efficient dispensing for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and other services.
• Work independently following SOPs after competency assessment.
• Provide friendly customer service.
• Share responsibility for reducing waste and expenditure.
• Participate in weekend and late-night rotas as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Customer service

Initiative

Work under pressure

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade C)

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to support the dispensary and hospital Pharmacy Services. In this role you will help with dispensing, stock control and patient-centred service, working under Senior Technicians to maintain high standards of accuracy and safety.

You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis, with initial training and opportunities to progress to a Pharmacy Technician