Pharmacy Assistant (Rotational)

Job overview

Are you are looking for an  exciting opportunity in hospital pharmacy? Or maybe, you are a community Pharmacy Assistant looking for a new challenge? if so, this may be the job for you!

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our team at the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

As a Pharmacy Assistant you will carry out a range of duties covering areas of the pharmacy department, including dispensary and distribution, to provide an efficient and comprehensive pharmacy service.

There is a requirement to possess an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent ) for this role.

All staff participate in weekend and the Bank Holiday working arrangements of the department and working shifted days to cover late nights.

Main duties of the job

To work as a key part of the pharmacy team both within our modern automated, dispensary area and at ward level.  This role involves activities related to stock distribution and medicine management, goods in and stock control, within the Pharmacy Department and to wards and departments of the Trust and other locations as appropriate.

The Pharmacy Assistant role has a multi task role around medicines supply.

Distribution -  receiving in stock, using barcode technology, replenishing the automated dispensing robot, preparing ward boxes and restocking ward medicine supplies.

Dispensary -  dispensing prescriptions to meet turnaround times and provide support to the dispensary manager and lead technician in the day to day running of the dispensary.

Ward dispensing of prescriptions, topping up stock medicines and delivery of medicines to wards.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This position will rotate between dispensary and stores/distribution role. The successful applicant will be expected to cover all the following aspects within the department:

Work in pharmacy stores receiving and processing orders & solving queries. To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various wards and clinical areas within the Trust. To ensure accurate stock control of medicines. Accurately and efficiently label and dispense medicines for patients, including working in our satellite Pharmacies and delivering medication to and from the wards on an ad-hoc basis. You will be using the pharmacy robot and Ascribe computer system, whilst maintaining a clean and tidy environment. You will be required to work closely with other members of the pharmacy team, to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the hospital.