Ward-Based Medicines Assistant – Clinical Pharmacy

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on pharmacy systems provided

Job summary

Dorth County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Assistant to support the Medicines Management Team at ward level. The role focuses on assessing patients' own medicines, arranging supplies and dispensing, and assisting with safe discharge and transfers between wards.

You will rotate through duties across the pharmacy department, working under supervision and aiming to complete a medicines management qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to achieve within timescale.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' own medicines at ward level.
• Order medicines to avoid missed doses and support discharge.
• Arrange transfer of patients' medicines between wards.
• Label and dispense medicines for patients.
• Manage medicine returns from wards.
• Visit wards to provide medicines for patients.
• Work under supervision of Pharmacist, Senior Technician or lead clinical assistant.
• Complete a medicines management qualification.
• Work as part of a team providing a quality dispensing service.
• Follow departmental standard operating procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy

Initiative and self‑direction

Methodical and accurate

Workload organization

Flexibility to adapt

Excellent communication

Education

GCSE maths and English

NVQ Level 2/3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Dorth County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Assistant to support the Medicines Management Team at ward level. The role focuses on assessing patients' own medicines, arranging supplies and dispensing, and assisting with safe discharge and transfers between wards.

You will rotate through duties across the pharmacy department, working under supervision and aiming to complete a medicines management qualification.