NS257432 - Medicines Administrator - Cancer Services

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 691,000 - 752,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is seeking a motivated Medicines Administrator to join the Pharmacy Team. The role is 32 hours per week, fixed term for 18 months, and supports Homecare Services within the Clinical Pharmacy Cancer Team.

The post holder will coordinate medicines-related processes and work with pharmacists, technicians, nursing staff and the wider team. The successful candidate will have strong organisational and time-management abilities, excellent communication skills,

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and comfort with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to medicines management and pharmacy services.
• Coordinate meetings and audits; maintain accurate records and databases.
• Assist with medicines governance activities and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

IT literacy

Tools

IT systems

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY

Administrator Band 4

£31,537 – £34,303 (per annum pro rata)

Pharmacy Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

32 hrs per week, Monday – Friday

Fixed Term 18 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Medicines Administrator to join our Pharmacy Team. The Clinical Pharmacy Cancer Team currently require an Administrator to provide support for Homecare Services.

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to medicines management and pharmacy services, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective coordination of medicines-related processes Working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing staff and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will support medicine governance activities, maintain accurate records and databases, coordinate meetings and audits, and assist with service improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills and time management skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent IT skills. The successful applicant, will be self-motivated, have the ability to work within a team, on their own initiative and with minimal supervision. Although NHS experience is desirable this is not essential.

For further information and enquires please contact Millie Galvin Lead Cancer Pharmacist

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.