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Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Milton Keynes
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Client:
Milton Keynes University Hospital
Location:
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
98c32e732934
Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.07.2025
Expiry Date:
26.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Department: Pharmacy
Band 3 £24, - £25, per annum
Full time 37.5 per week, shift pattern - Sunday & Bank Holiday roster. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are continually growing in size and influence and have recently built a new Aseptic Unit and refurbished our main pharmacy department including the installation of a state of the art dispensing robot.
We are a department of over 90 staff providing pharmacy services through team-working and prioritising the needs of those we serve, so evidence of customer service skills would be ad advantage.
Our Senior Pharmacy Assistants provide dispensing services in the hospital pharmacy and work in the pharmacy stores, on the wards. This will broaden your skills and help us to ensure we have a service that can meet all the demands that are placed on it.
If you think that you can fill this role and help yourself and our pharmacy to deliver excellent service, we are interested in receiving your application through NHS Jobs
For further information, please contact Amy Baker on or
Interview date: 05.08.
Main duties of the job
* To provide support to the running of the dispensary acting as a trainer and mentor to new staff ensuring that standards are maintained and adhered to.
* To perform under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to hospital patients and staff.
* To manage the purchasing and availability of all consumables used in the dispensary process.
* Help facilitate and organise department projects and audits to continually improve our service.
Working for our organisation
"7.33 our of 10 support their team is compassionate and inclusive" (NHS Staff Survey )
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free refreshments
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* On-sitenursery (chargeable)
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Trust responsibilities:
* To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to hospital patients and staff.
Professional responsibilities:
* To contribute to the Trust compliance with Medicines Management standards and the Clinical Governance and risk Management agendas.
Operational responsibilities (Dispensary):
* To train and supervise new assistants and student technicians as they rotate through the dispensary and robot room.
* To co-operate with staff in other disciplines to help ensure the safe, effective and economic use of drugs.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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