Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including in-house training and guidance from qualified staff.
Experience working in a modern, well-resourced pharmacy department within a respected NHS foundation trust.
Opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of medicines for a diverse patient population.
Engagement in a small, collaborative team environment across three dispensaries, fostering excellent teamwork and communication.
Possibility for career advancement and skill enhancement by pursuing qualifications like NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services.
Involvement in a forward-thinking department that has received recognition for innovation and clinical excellence.
Convenient location near major cities and the Peak District, providing a pleasant working environment.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Assistant for its dispensary team in Palterton. The ideal candidate will have an interest in pharmacy, possess excellent communication skills, and ideally hold an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to pursue this qualification with provided in-house training. Responsibilities include ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications for inpatients and outpatients, selling over-the-counter medicines, performing reception duties in the dispensaries, as well as delivering medications to clinical areas and general administrative tasks.
The pharmacy department is modern and proactive, known for its innovation and clinical excellence, with numerous training and development opportunities available for the right candidate. Chesterfield Royal Hospital is highly respected and serves a large community, boasting a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission. Interested candidates can contact Aqeeb Pervaiz, the Dispensary Manager, for further details or to arrange an informal visit.
Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including in-house training and guidance from qualified staff.
Experience working in a modern, well-resourced pharmacy department within a respected NHS foundation trust.
Opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient dispensing of medicines for a diverse patient population.
Engagement in a small, collaborative team environment across three dispensaries, fostering excellent teamwork and communication.
Possibility for career advancement and skill enhancement by pursuing qualifications like NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services.
Involvement in a forward-thinking department that has received recognition for innovation and clinical excellence.
Convenient location near major cities and the Peak District, providing a pleasant working environment.
We are looking for someone with an interest in Pharmacy who has an eye for detail, is hardworking, ambitious, is able to problem solve and has excellent communication skills.
You will ideally have an NVQ2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services or be willing to work towards this, with in-house training provided.
We are a small team who work over 3 dispensaries within the Hospital. You will be given full training in each of the dispensaries and complete work-based competencies under the guidance of a qualified member of staff.
There are numerous training and development opportunities within the department for the right candidate.
To oversee the safe and efficient dispensing of medicines for hospital outpatient and inpatients.
To undertake the sale of over-the-counter medicines.
To undertake a range of reception duties for the pharmacy dispensaries.
Delivery of medications to clinical areas.
Filing and other general administrative duties.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute district general hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as ‘Good’. Our vision is to be an outstanding provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care to our patients and being a great place to work for our people.
The pharmacy department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is modern, pro-active, forward-thinking and well respected both locally and nationally. We have won individual and team awards for innovation and clinical excellence in the Trust’s staff recognition awards and have won awards at the Pharmacy Congress for our service developments. We have also been shortlisted for Health Service Journal awards.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aqeeb Pervaiz Job title: Dispensary Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Call Aqeeb Monday to Thursday to arrange an informal visit or discussion.
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