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Pharmacy Assistant

Job description

​MPA Coleraine are currently working alongside NHSCT to recruit a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant

Under the supervision of Senior Assistants, Technicians and Pharmacists, to ensure the provision of a quality supply of drugs, dressings, medical and surgical items which is effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of our customers.

Key Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Receive, check and shelve all pharmacy items in accordance with departmental SOPs, liaising with senior pharmacy assistants, technicians, pharmacists and clerical staff as appropriate.

  • Ensure that all delivery documentation is accurately receipted onto the JAC system and that documentation is endorsed and retained according to departmental SOPs.

  • Participate in the provision of a Bulk Issue “top-up” service to wards and departments, including preparation of the regular orders, removal of overstock and appropriate stock rotation / expiry day management, highlighting queries / changes in usage trends to designated technicians / pharmacists as appropriate.

  • Comply with relevant Infection Control guidelines in clinical areas with regard to personal protective equipment.

  • Assemble and issue daily ward orders, requisitions and Bulk Issue lists received via the JAC pharmacy computer system for distribution to wards and other users, keeping appropriate records and communicating with nursing and clinical pharmacy staff as appropriate.

  • Assemble and supply IV fluids and procedure pack orders, issuing stock to users via the computer system, keeping appropriate records as appropriate.

Qualifications / Experience Required

  • 5 GCSEs (Grades A – G) or equivalent. To include English Language and Mathematics Grade C or above

OR

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or equivalent qualification.

Candidates who do not have NVQ or BTEC level 2 certificate in Pharmacy will be expected to undertake same if successful

Essential

  • Effective communication skills

  • Organisational ability

  • Computer literacy

  • Basic numeracy skills

  • Full Driving licence

Hours and Pay

  • 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday - Sunday -Varouis shift patterns

  • £11.45-£20.98

  • Weekly Pay

  • Holiday Fund

Interested? Please Apply!!

Please send an up to date CV to samantha.rowland@mparecruitment.co.uk