Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Officer - Job Share (0.4 WTE)

Are you an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a positive, proactive Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly team and support the smooth running of our busy aseptics, dispensary & stores departments based at Princess Royal University Hospital.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll work closely with the aseptics, dispensary & stores teams and wider pharmacy team to ensure the safe, efficient, and caring delivery of services to our patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment where new ideas are encouraged and professional growth is celebrated. If you're a Pharmacy Assistant ready for more responsibility and looking for a fresh challenge, we'll make sure you have the support, training, and resources to succeed.

Job description

Rotate between Dispensary, Stores & Aseptics.

Follow all SOPS in all areas

Complete all competencies in all areas

Liaises with (internal): All pharmacy staff including:

Principal Pharmacists

Senior Pharmacists

Pharmacy technicians

Other Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers and admin & clerical staff

Liaises with (external): Nursing staff

Portering staff

Admin & clerical staff

Patients & their relatives

The general public

Dispensary ManagerDeputy Dispensary Manager B6Senior Technician B5

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 certificate in pharmacy skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences qualification or equivalent or currently undertaking course

Skills

Essential

• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Be able to plan & prioritise the day-to-day activities of self and others

Be able to deal with routine dispensary enquiries

Experiences

Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing systems
• Experience of working in a Pharmacy (community or hospital)

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

About the employer

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.