Job Description
Job summary
At West Suffolk, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality and safest care to our local communities and need committed and skilled people to help us achieve this.
Are you a pro-active, and passionate person who wants to provide exceptional care for our patients and a quality service to all?
If the answer is yes, we are currently recruiting for a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to join our team and be based at West Suffolk Hospital.
The postholder will form part of the rotational team and work in different areas of the pharmacy department according to rotation plans and departmental needs. This includes Inpatient and Outpatient Dispensary, Reception, Distribution, Goods-In and Pharmacy Stores.
Rotational Pharmacy Assistants are valued members of the team. They play an essential part in maintaining effective workflow due to their versatility and knowledge of work practice.
This is a great opportunity to build a career in pharmacy and make a real difference to the lives of those who need our services.
Main duties of the job
As part of the pharmacy team, the post holder will dispense and label medicines, including controlled drugs, for supply to wards and departments located internal and external to the Trust.
Regular ward stock checks and top-ups will be undertaken throughout the hospital to ensure stock medication is available when it's needed.
Medicines and bulk fluids procured from wholesalers, including controlled drugs, will be received into the department, unpacked, and stored correctly according to manufacturer's instructions.
Inpatient and outpatient reception duties will be included in daily activities utilising effective communication, customer service and organisational skills.
If not already qualified to the required level, the post holder will commence study at the earliest opportunity from start date (approx 12 months) of an appropriate pharmacy assistant course to ensure satisfactory levels of knowledge and understanding are attained alongside work based learning. Through our commitment to training and development, support from internal and external sources will be available to achieve this qualification and provide a foundation for career progression.
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