Surgical Pharmacy Assistant - Ward Discharge & Med Checks

Transformation Unit; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Flexible working

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the surgical pharmacy team. You will dispense discharge prescriptions on the wards, check patients’ medicines, and help with ward supplies and returns.

You will work with Specialist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to support ward flow and participate in audits, teaching, and staff development within a large NHS hospital Trust in Norwich.

Qualifications

• GCSE passes in Maths, English and Science.
• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services required.
• NPA Dispensers Certificate preferred.
• NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services specialist units beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Dispense discharge prescriptions on the ward.
• Check patients' own medicines for suitability.
• Order and supply medications for patients and ward stock.
• Process medication returns and support ward audits.

Skills

Pharmaceutical experience

Teamwork

Flexibility

PRIDE values

Equality & Inclusion

Education

GCSEs

NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services

NPA Dispensers Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services specialist units

Job description

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the surgical pharmacy team. You will dispense discharge prescriptions on the wards, check patients’ medicines, and help with ward supplies and returns.

You will work with Specialist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to support ward flow and participate in audits, teaching, and staff development within a large NHS hospital Trust in Norwich.