Overview
Senior Pharmacy Assistant role at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The James Paget University Hospital Pharmacy department is looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant - static in Dispensary or Stores to join our team. No previous experience in hospital Pharmacy is required as full training will be provided. This vacancy is open to people already holding an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. You will assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians in many aspects of the Pharmacy service helping to ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care is given to our patients.
Responsibilities
* Dispensary: To produce labels for dispensed drugs using the JAC computer system for inpatient, outpatient, community unit, TTOs, and CDs against the relevant previously clinically checked prescription or request.
* Dispense medication for inpatient, outpatient, community unit, TTOs and CDs against the previously clinically checked prescription or request in line with departmental policies and procedures and the Medicines Act 1968 using the JAC system.
* Stores: Assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician with the day-to-day distribution of medicines from Main Pharmacy Stores including coordination and distribution of community unit requisitions.
* Ensure all allocated top-ups and ward visits are completed in a timely manner and per schedule.
* Participate in the ward top-up scheme for the ordering, assembly, checking, delivery and stock rotation of drug supplies to wards and departments.
* Support the optimum use of the Automated Dispensing System and report any issues with its function when necessary.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (preferred).
* No prior hospital pharmacy experience required as full training will be provided.
* Willingness to learn and work as part of a team in a clinical setting.
Contact / How to apply
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Coull
Job title: Dispensary and Stores Manager
Email: Lucy.coull@jpaget.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01493 452181
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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