Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistants cover a range of tasks to ensure we meet the needs of the hospital sites. Training will be provided in each of the various rotational areas of the hospital pharmacy including dispensary, stock distribution and aseptic services. The successful candidates will be enrolled in a distance learning programme to complete an NVQ level 2, with support from our training lead and on‑site assessors if they do not already hold this necessary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock levels of medicines and consumables
• Picking and packing medicines for wards, including heavy lifting and bending
• Visiting wards to replenish stock, including large quantities of IV fluids
• Inputting orders into the computer systems and storing stock in line with rotation
• Work on reception dealing with members of the public and clinical staff, taking in prescriptions and directing telephone ...