Pharmacy Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for two Pharmacy Assistants to come and join our expanding team at Emerald Park in Bristol.

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Pharmacy Team within the Supply and Delivery Service as a  Pharmacy Assistant. We are currently looking to transform  our ways of working by introducing a Medicines Repacking Service across the Trust. This began in a small number of sites a few years ago with Medicine bags and we are currently running a pilot in two sites using pouches which is our aim and future direction for the Trust.

The Pharmacy team offering Medicine bag / pouch repacking will play a vital role in ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to respond to emergency situations by preparing our equipment to high standards. Moving short dated stocks to larger sites to give greater opportunities for them to be used so to reduce wastage.

The role of the Pharmacy Assistant is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Pharmacy Team,  Supply and Delivery team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.

Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy Assistants are responsible for repacking Medicine bags / pouches in a prescribed and controlled way ready for checking and finally use by our clinicians to treat patients. The role is a key operational support function which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets.

Main duties include:

• Receiving and storing medicines and pharmacy stock in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures;
• Effective stock rotation within the Stores area;
• Picking & packing Medicines into bags / pouches;
• Carrying out checking and other quality control processes;
• Supporting the returns and disposal processes;
• Liaising with relevant Pharmacy staff regarding issue resolution;

This is the start of a new initiative where we are seeking to develop our service and are looking for two committed people to work at Emerald Park, in Bristol. Working hours are Monday to Friday hours to be agreed between 07:00 - 16:30.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.