Ward-Based Pharmacy Assistant: Medicines Management

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic pharmacy assistants to join the clinical pharmacy team at ward level, supporting patients and nursing staff with medicines. You should have hospital or community pharmacy experience and be prepared to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.

You will support dispensing, work with Medicines Management Technicians to reduce waste, and help manage medicines storage within a 7-day service, including weekends and late shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy.
• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Able to work on wards with Medicines Management Technicians.
• Comfortable using an electronic prescribing system.
• Flexible to support a 7 day service, including weekends and late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy assistant support to the clinical pharmacy team and ward-based medicines management.
• Work with Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to reduce medication waste and ensure proper storage.
• Provide medicine dispensing services where necessary.
• Contribute to weekend, bank holiday and late night shifts.
• Undertake further education to advance the role and support dispensary services.

Skills

Experience in hospital or community

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Tools

Electronic prescribing system

Job description

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic pharmacy assistants to join the clinical pharmacy team at ward level, supporting patients and nursing staff with medicines. You should have hospital or community pharmacy experience and be prepared to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.

You will support dispensing, work with Medicines Management Technicians to reduce waste, and help manage medicines storage within a 7-day service, including weekends and late shifts.