An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and forward-thinking pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant.
This role is key to supporting the safe, efficient and effective operation of our dispensary, helping us deliver excellent care to our patients.
We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure.
You will act as a positive role model, supporting and supervising other dispensary assistants, contributing to the smooth running of the service, and demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:
* Supervise, support and train dispensary assistants in all aspects of the dispensary service
* Contribute to reviewing and updating procedures to enhance service quality.
* Assist in managing absence and performance issues within the team.
* Ensure accurate receipt, storage, labelling and dispensing of medication.
* Delegate appropriate tasks to maintain safe daily operations.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job responsibilities
Before applying, please review the Job Description & Person Specifications.
What we're are looking for:
* Previous experience in labelling and dispensing medication.
* Confidence with IT systems and accurate data entry.
* Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
* A supportive approach to colleagues, with interest in training and supervision.
Please note: This post does not offer sponsorship.
If you have any questions, please contact:Harjit Bansal Harjit.Bansal@nhs.net
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics
* NVQ 2
* Willing to undertake the Medicines Optimisation training (POD Assessment and Transcribing modules) if not already accredited.
Experience
* Previous experience of working on a reception in a busy environment
* Basic computer skills
* Experience of order, receipt and storage of goods
* Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals
* Knowledge in over the counter sales
Skills & Knowledge
* Understanding of Customer Care
* Clear communicator both written and verbal
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Recent examples of providing good Customer Care
* Experience of communicating with a wide range of people
* Experience of working as a Dispensary Assistant
* Experience of using Hyperspace & Willow pharmacy computer system
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£26,240 to £27,928 a yearper annum incl HCAS
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