We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Medicines Efficiency to join the Pharmacy team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
This role plays a key part in supporting the Trust’s Medicines Efficiency Programme, helping to ensure the safe, timely and cost‑effective supply of medicines for our patients. Working closely with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, you will support medicines home‑care services, process orders and invoices, maintain accurate records, and contribute to service improvements across the Trust. You will also help monitor stock usage and support cost‑effective medicines management.
Main duties of the job
* Support the Medicines Efficiency Team by raising orders, checking delivery notes, and processing invoices accurately and promptly.
* Maintain accurate patient, financial and activity records in line with Trust policies and governance requirements.
* Liaise with medicines home‑care providers, clinical teams and finance colleagues to resolve queries and discrepancies efficiently.
* Assist with medicines switch programmes and other efficiency initiatives to support cost‑effective medicines use.
* Participate in ward, dispensary and distribution activities, including stock control, ordering and dispensing under supervision.
* Support the training and induction of new staff, contributing to a positive, collaborative and supportive pharmacy team culture.
* Support medicines home‑care services and monitor stock usage.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
* Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics.
* NVQ Level 2.
* Willingness to undertake Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
* Experience of home‑care, medicines costs and procurement.
* Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals.
* Understanding of customer care.
* Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable Criteria
* Previous dispensing experience.
* Experience of communicating with a wide range of people.
* Experience of working as a dispensary assistant.
* Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system.
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