Overview
At West Suffolk Hospital, we are committed to delivering high‑quality and safe care. We are recruiting a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to join our pharmacy team and support patient medication management across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Responsibilities
* Dispense and label medicines, including controlled drugs, for supply to wards and departments.
* Receive, unpack, and store medicines and bulk fluids in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
* Conduct regular ward stock checks and top‑ups to ensure medication availability.
* Assist with in‑patient and outpatient reception duties, utilising effective communication, customer service, and organisational skills.
* Participate in rotational pharmacy areas, including Inpatient, Outpatient Dispensary, Reception, Distribution, Goods‑In, and Pharmacy Stores.
* Support quality assurance activities as rotations allow.
Qualifications
* Ordinarily resident within the UK for 3 years.
* Level 2 pharmacy services apprenticeship qualification, or willingness to commence study (12‑18 month programme) at the earliest opportunity.
* Strong communication, customer service, and organisational skills.
* Pro‑active, passionate, and dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Training & Development
The post holder will commence study of the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship at the earliest opportunity, approximately 12‑18 months after the start date. Support from internal and external sources will be available to achieve this qualification and provide a foundation for career progression.
Benefits
Enjoy a rewarding career in pharmacy within a supportive NHS Trust, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the pharmacy team.
EEO Statement
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, people of all ages, all nationalities and all people with differences in their moral and social.
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