Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly, pharmacy operational team.
We require an experienced individual with drive, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and an ability to work under pressure. You should be a team player, able to perform effectively within the pharmacy and wider healthcare settings.
In this role, you will be involved in supporting the dispensary team with accurate processing and dispensing of medication requests, contributing to the provision of bulk medication supplies to wards and departments, and ensuring the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary service. As a key member of the pharmacy team, you will be involved in promoting and reflecting the WECARE trust values with colleagues within the department and across the trust.
We would expect applicants to be highly motivated and responsible individuals with a passion for customer service and teamwork.
In return, we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.
For this role, you are required to have completed an NVQ QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and experience in a pharmacy setting.
Main duties of the job
This post provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and experience in day-to-day delivery of pharmacy service to patients, in conjunction with the patient services and clinical pharmacy teams. The post holder will be responsible for dispensing inpatient and discharge medicines, stock management, and some clinical pharmacy services.
Job responsibilities
- Dispensing inpatient and discharge medicines
- Stock management
- Some clinical pharmacy services
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSE grades A/C or 7-4 in English Language, Maths, and Double Science
- NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services
Experience
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience in a customer care environment
- Experience of working in a hospital environment (desirable)
Knowledge
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs
- Understand customer care issues
- Understand issues involved in stock control
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g., controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Understanding of stock control systems
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- Demonstrates understanding of patient safety initiatives
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level