**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
Are you looking for a dynamic role centred on delivering outstanding pharmaceutical care to patients? We're seeking motivated pharmacy assistants to become an integral part of our forward‑thinking team, working within our modern, automated dispensary facilities. In this position, you'll support the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions in the main dispensary, as well as contribute to effective stock management across the Pharmacy Department.
To be considered, you should have previous experience in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting, along with an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or an equivalent qualification).
We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about developing their skills, embracing new responsibilities, and consistently providing an excellent patient experience.
Bedford Pharmacy operates a 7‑day service, so some weekend working will be required.
Provide high‑quality dispensing services within the Pharmacy Dispensary.
Support and oversee the work of Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians in the dispensary.
Participate in the late‑duty rota, as well as weekend and bank‑holiday shift patterns.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
To receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary or Dispensary Satellites according to the agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems
To interpret prescriptions and where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions
To undertake dispensing tasks under supervision including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling
To check and restock the emergency drugs cupboard
To answer the telephone and resolve problems