Hospital Pharmacy Technician – In-Patient Services

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gateshead is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to provide essential pharmacy services. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and have experience in a pharmacy, supporting a high-quality service to patients. Responsibilities include managing stock, assisting with prescriptions, and maintaining cleanliness in pharmacy areas. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required. This role offers the chance to develop skills in a hospital environment.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Diverse staff networks

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate dispensary skills and excellent communication.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
• 1 year of pharmacy dispensing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receipt of pharmaceutical items and documentation.
• Participate in ordering and replenishing pharmaceutical items.
• Maintain stock management and assist with recalls.

Skills

Dispensary skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

GCSE in Maths Grade C or equivalent

GCSE in English Grade C or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Stock Management System (JAC)

Job description

A healthcare organization in Gateshead is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to provide essential pharmacy services. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and have experience in a pharmacy, supporting a high-quality service to patients. Responsibilities include managing stock, assisting with prescriptions, and maintaining cleanliness in pharmacy areas. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required. This role offers the chance to develop skills in a hospital environment.