Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services
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Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working, and patient-focused individual looking to gain experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? We have an exciting opportunity at Epsom General Hospital just for you!
Join our friendly team in a busy dispensary, helping to deliver an efficient dispensing service. Previous experience with pharmacy dispensing systems and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services are essential. You'll need excellent attention to detail, strong customer care skills, and a passion for patient contact.
If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer, have proven organisational skills and demonstrate an attention to detail in their work. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
You will play a key role in preparing medicines for our patients. You will also carry out general housekeeping, filing and receptionist duties and undertake daily stock checks.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with 60 minutes lunch. You will also participate in the late rota, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
To be considered, candidates must hold an NVQ qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or an equivalent recognised qualification. Previous hospital experience is desirable and an enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
- Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to organise own and others workload
- Good customer care skills
- Good IT skills
- Good written communication
Desirable
- Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System
About the employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.
As you know, here at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.
So don't delay apply today!