Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Ward & Dispensary Lead

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wigan is looking for motivated and dynamic senior pharmacy assistants to join their award-winning pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing medications, patient counselling, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient care. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a relevant background in pharmacy. Training and support within a modernized pharmacy department will be provided.

Benefits

Part of an award-winning pharmacy team

Modernized working environment

Qualifications

• Good background as a pharmacy assistant.
• Motivated with a passion for patient care.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and hand out prescriptions as per departmental procedures.
• Participate in patient counselling under supervision.
• Support medicines administration at the ward level.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Patient counselling

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Wigan is looking for motivated and dynamic senior pharmacy assistants to join their award-winning pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing medications, patient counselling, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient care. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a relevant background in pharmacy. Training and support within a modernized pharmacy department will be provided.