Pharmacy Assistant

Phoenix UK Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support outpatient pharmacy processes. Candidates must hold an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and a Medicine Counter Assistant qualification. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team, as well as experience in a customer-focused environment. Working hours include Thursday to Saturday with a total of 20 contracted hours.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or accredited equivalent.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment required.
• Ability to handle medications accurately is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock ordering and deliveries.
• Participate in all branch processes.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Ability to prioritize workload

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Medicine Counter Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Have you considered working in a hospital outpatient pharmacy?

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for an experienced NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the {Branch Name} hospital pharmacy.

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients, healthcare professionals and Trust colleagues. Duties

will include dispensing medication on outpatient prescriptions, stock ordering and management, invoicing and financing deliveries, as well as all other duties associated with working in a busy outpatient pharmacy.

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Evidence of qualifications held will be required for the successful candidate.

Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

Essential:

• Able to demonstrate self-motivation with good interpersonal skills
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

The hours & Working Pattern of the role are:

Total Hours Contracted 20hrs

Working Pattern: Thursday 9:30am-5:30pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9.00am-1:30pm