Ward-based Pharmacy Assistant – NHS Medicines Support

Transformationunitgm; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support clinical services within their hospitals. The successful candidate will need an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and relevant experience in medication dispensing and stock control. Responsibilities include collaborating with the healthcare team, handling patient medications, and providing excellent customer service. The role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health and wellbeing packages

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in stock control and medications dispensing.
• Able to work flexible hours and handle customer inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical pharmacy services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
• Label, dispense and supply medication against hospital prescriptions.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team for medication management.

Skills

Labelling and dispensing

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

GCSE in English and Maths grade 4/C or above

Tools

Pharmacy IT systems

Job description

A prominent NHS trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support clinical services within their hospitals. The successful candidate will need an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and relevant experience in medication dispensing and stock control. Responsibilities include collaborating with the healthcare team, handling patient medications, and providing excellent customer service. The role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.