Medicines Management Assistant

Job summary

• We are recruiting a Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
• Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to support a dynamic pharmacy team in delivering excellent patient care?
• You will work on our Acute Admissions Ward under the supervision of the Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines management service.
• This is a 6-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extending after this time.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern ward pharmacy service. Undertaking activities predominantly at ward level but also within the pharmacy department which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients.
• To complete housekeeping duties in accordance with local standards of practice. Supporting the wards in the Safe and Secure storage of medications including top-ups, transfer of medications, recycling of stock and discharge support.

About us

We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work. Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us. We are:

Compassionate - we treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy

Inclusive - we are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution

Collaborative - we work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive

Inspiring - we strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to complete (or equivalent experience)

Experience , Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working as part of an effective team
• Ability to accurately follow both written and verbal instruction
• Good numeracy skills
• Good IT skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Previous Pharmacy/ NHS experience