Ward-Based Pharmacy Assistant: Stock, Dispensing & Patient Support

NHS Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to support ward-based pharmaceutical services. You will participate in daily stock supply, receive deliveries, and ensure accurate dispensing under supervision within the pharmacy team.

Responsibilities include maintaining storage conditions, inputting prescriptions, and communicating with wards to minimise wastage and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in ward stock supply and handling of medicines.
• Knowledge of controlled drugs procedures and record keeping.
• Ability to input prescription data accurately into the system.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries, check stock and receipts daily.
• Make up supply orders for community clinics and discharge prescriptions.
• Dispense prescriptions under supervision and ensure safe handling.
• Input prescription data into the pharmacy computer system accurately.
• Maintain storage conditions and monitor refrigerator temperatures.

Skills

Ward stock management

Communication with wards

Dispensing accuracy

Stock replenishment

Education

Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant qualification

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to support ward-based pharmaceutical services. You will participate in daily stock supply, receive deliveries, and ensure accurate dispensing under supervision within the pharmacy team.

Responsibilities include maintaining storage conditions, inputting prescriptions, and communicating with wards to minimise wastage and improve service delivery.