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Pharmacy Assistant
The closing date is 08 October 2025
***Please note we do not offer Certificates of Sponsorships for this role ***
If you are committed to a role which supports patient care,is different every day and provides you with an opportunity to reach yourpotential, come and talk to us about our pharmacy assistant roles. Would youenjoy the opportunity to play a role in Putting Patients First and giving ourpatients the Right care, first time, every time?
We are looking for committed individuals who are keen tojoin the world of hospital pharmacy and our friendly teams, to make adifference to patient care, who are at the heart of everything in the pharmacy.We currently have full and part time opportunities at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital in Worcester, and a full time position at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch .
You will often be the first point of contact for health careprofessionals across the hospital and members of the public using our service.You must be self-motivated, able to pay attention to detail, be able to work todeadlines and have strong communication skills.
An NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or thedispensing assistant course qualification is desirable, however, full trainingwill be provided to successful applicants. Career progression to band 3and amore clinical role is encouraged and supported and we are committed toproviding flexible working opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team workingclosely with Pharmacists, Technicians and other Assistants.
You will have the opportunity as part of the assistant rotato work in all areas of the pharmacy. In the Dispensary, this will include dispensingmedication and reception duties. In our Stores and Stock Distribution areasthis includes receiving and putting away orders and supplying medication to thewards. You will also be part of the wider ward pharmacy teams replenishing themedications on the wards, via drug top ups.
You would gain skills within an aseptics environment toassist with the making of chemotherapy medication for patients.
All of these duties require a high level of accuracy, anability to work efficiently within each designated team, and flexibility toundertake varied tasks within your working day.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
* Best services for local people
* Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
* Best use of resources
* Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
Job responsibilities
Duties are varied and may include:
Picking, packing and assembling medicines
Assistingin the dispensing of items within the dispensary, including Controlled Drugs
Working in the Pharmacy stores and stockdistribution receiving and processing orders.
Manning the reception within the dispensary, speaking to both staff and patients and dealing with queries.
Supplying medicines to wards and departments bymeans of a top-up.
Duties within our sterile preparation suites.
Delivery of medication to wards and departments.
Replenishing specialist emergency boxes
Participate in established Bank Holiday andWeekend Rotas until the introduction of 7 day working when contracted hours will be undertaken over 7 days.
Please refer to the full Job description for more detail.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of applying high attention to detail
* Experience of working to deadlines
* Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience
* Experience of dealing with customers or patient care
* Experience of stock control
Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 pharmacy services or equivalent
* GSCE or equivalent English and Maths
Knowledge and skills
* Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
* Able to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately
* Able to use Microsoft Office and have standard keyboard skills
* Have an awareness of infection prevention and control, information governance and confidentiality.
* Knowledge of Pharmacy Policies and medicines, including naming, handling and storage practices.
* Knowledge of the principals and practice of Health and Safety at Work including COSHH, and Manual Handling.
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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