Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Technical Services team within the Pharmacy Packing Service Unit (PSU) at Whipps Cross Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.
The postholder will support the safe, accurate and timely preparation, packaging, labelling and distribution of medicines to internal and external customers. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to stock control, accurate record keeping, quality management and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
The role offers opportunities to develop technical services knowledge and skills through a structured programme of learning and development. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented individual who can follow procedures, prioritise tasks and work effectively both independently and as part of a team, always maintaining a strong commitment to patient safety and service quality.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a range of duties within the Pre-Packing Service Unit, including packing, labelling, over-labelling and repackaging medicines, preparing products for quality control release, and completing the associated documentation accurately.
Responsibilities will include receiving and storing medicines, maintaining stock security and stock levels, undertaking stock checks and environmental monitoring, processing orders using pharmacy computer systems, and supporting the distribution of medicines to internal and external hospitals.
You will maintain clean, organised work areas in accordance with departmental procedures and GMP standards, comply with health and safety and data protection requirements, and report errors or quality deviations appropriately.
The role also involves supporting quality improvement activities, audits and the induction and training of new staff.
The successful candidate will demonstrate good communication, IT, calculation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy when working under pressure.
Flexibility to participate in weekend, bank holiday and late-duty rotas is required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year pro rata
- Permanent contract
- Part-time and flexible working patterns available
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSE in English, Maths and Science (desirable)
- NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services (desirable)
Experience
- Experience of working in a team (essential)
- Experience in customer care environment (desirable)
Knowledge
- Understanding of relevant legislation, e.g., Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection Act (essential)
Skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Prioritise tasks accordingly
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Able to plan own work
- Able to perform calculations
- Good time management skills
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills