Description
The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join their team on a bank shift basis. This is a part-time role working on an 'as and when required' basis.
The successful candidate will assist in the preparation and labelling of medicines, support the safe supply of medicines, monitor stock levels, and respond to basic enquiries from patients and staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the preparation and labelling of medicines for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
- Support the safe supply of medicines, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and distribution to wards and departments.
- Monitor stock levels and expiry dates, helping maintain accurate inventory across the pharmacy and clinical areas.
- Assist with the completion of relevant records, prescription tracking, and data entry on pharmacy systems.
- Respond to basic enquiries from patients, nursing staff, or other colleagues in a professional and helpful manner.
- Adhere to all health and safety, infection prevention, and medicines management protocols.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Good general education including literacy and numeracy skills.
- Experience in a customer service, healthcare, or stock-handling role.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under supervision.
- Experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to undertake.
- Familiarity with stock management systems or pharmacy software.
- Awareness of medicines safety, confidentiality, and infection prevention practices.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate up to £14.50 per hour depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.
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