Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is opening a brand-new Pharmacy Supply and Dispensing Hub at our Swandean site in Worthing and we are recruiting five Pharmacy Assistants to help build the service from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy assistants working in hospital, community or retail pharmacy who are looking to develop their skills within a supportive NHS environment. You will be part of a specialist mental health pharmacy service supporting inpatient wards, urgent care and community teams across Sussex. Hospital experience is welcome but not essential – we are looking for motivated individuals who are organised, accurate and ready to develop.
Qualification & Pay
These posts are Band 3 for applicants who hold the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
About the setting
We are a specialist mental health and learning disability Trust. The Pharmacy Hub is a structured, professional working environment with clear processes and team support. You will not be working alone and will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing development support.
Responsibilities
* Support the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions
* Assemble and supply ward stock medicines
* Receive, store and rotate medicines safely
* Support controlled drug processes in line with policy
* Use electronic dispensing and tracking systems
* Monitor stock levels and expiry dates
* Communicate with clinical teams regarding medicines supply
Key skills and attributes
* Methodical and accurate
* Comfortable working in a busy environment
* Confident using IT systems
* Able to prioritise workload
* A strong team player
* Experience working with medicines is desirable
Qualifications
* Level 2 qualified Pharmacy Assistant
* 3 GCSEs (or equivalent), Grade C/4 or above in Maths, English Language
Knowledge and experience
* Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices across pharmacy services
* Knowledge of pharmacy medicine supply systemsKnowledge of stock control systems and storage of medicines
* Trained to the higher level of the national profile of a Pharmacy Assistant job description
* Experience of working in a pharmacy team with medicines
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