Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant (30 hrs, permanent & 37.5 hrs, fixed term)
We are recruiting for two Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant posts.
Important Sponsorship Information: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Responsibilities
Dispensary and Repeat Room
* Dispense inpatient, outpatient, discharge, leave and repeat prescriptions according to SOPs, including patients requiring medication compliance aids.
* Maintain general tidiness and adequate stocking of the dispensary, ensuring good stock rotation to minimise expired stock.
* Replenish the dispensary with cartons, bottles, and bags on a daily basis.
Distribution
* Supply stock medicines via emailed stock order requests, authorised community orders, and eMeds, providing customers with a computer printout of the drugs supplied and their cost according to SOPs.
* Process and, where necessary, dispose of medicines returned from wards and departments in line with SOPs.
* Handle telephone enquiries concerning supply of stock medicines, including availability and any discrepancies on stock orders.
Stores
* Conduct day‑to‑day ordering, delivery, and invoicing of medicines using the Emishealth pharmacy computer system according to SOPs.
* Order bottles, cartons, and other sundries, ensuring the department is never out of stock.
* Deal directly with suppliers to problem‑solve issues with drug availability and discrepancies on orders and invoices.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026.
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