Full Time Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Procurement & Homecare Required

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Closing Date: 18 August 2024
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Salary: £22,816 – £24,336 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent, 37.5 Hours per Week (Including Rotational Weekends, Late Nights, and Bank Holidays)

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Assistant to specialize in procurement and homecare within our dynamic pharmacy department. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by ensuring the effective management of pharmaceutical supplies and supporting our homecare services.

As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a vital role in the pharmacy team, working closely with the Lead Pharmacy Technician to provide day-to-day support in procurement activities. Your duties will include:

• Dispensing medications in both hospital and community pharmacy settings.
• Managing stock distribution, goods receipt, and inventory within the main dispensary and ward stock areas.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure timely and safe delivery of services.
• Utilizing your strong computer and communication skills to enhance operational efficiency.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) recognized by the GPhC.
• Previous experience in dispensing within a hospital or community pharmacy.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop within the role.

At George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, we are committed to excelling at patient care. Our values of effective communication, excellence, safety, respect, and dignity are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you will work in an environment that supports your growth and development.

• On-site nursery and childcare facilities.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Flexible working options and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Access to extensive in-house training and development courses.
• Subsidized restaurant, tranquillity garden, and on-site parking.

This post may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly. All correspondence regarding your application will be sent via email; please monitor your inbox, including your junk/spam folders.

Make a difference with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust – Where your passion meets patient care.