Pharmacy Assistant

Phoenix UK Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital pharmacy in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant with an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services. You will manage outpatient prescriptions and build relationships with customers and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate has good interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of confidentiality. This full-time role offers a contracted 40-hour workweek with set hours from Monday to Friday. Join our dedicated team and contribute to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Evidence of qualifications required.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock ordering and delivery financing.
• Establish relationships with customers and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Ability to prioritise workload

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification

Job description

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

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Hours & Working Pattern

Total Hours Contracted 40hrs - FTC (12months)

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm