Opportunity for Professional Development, The position offers further training in all aspects of hospital dispensary services, allowing for continuous growth in pharmacy practices.
Impactful Role, As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting patient care by ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications.
Collaborative Environment, Working within a pharmacy dispensary team fosters collaboration with other healthcare professionals, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Job Security, Being a part of the NHS provides a stable work environment with benefits associated with public sector employment.
Variety in Work Schedule, The flexible working hours, including weekends and bank holidays, can be appealing for those who appreciate varied shifts.
Skill Enhancement, Undertaking the Accuracy Checking Course for Dispensing Assistants enhances your qualifications and skills, making you a vital asset in the pharmacy.
Contribution to Healthcare, Your work directly impacts the quality of care patients receive, making the role fulfilling and meaningful.
The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join their Pharmacy Dispensary team at The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. The role involves participating in the training of all aspects of hospital dispensary services and includes responsibilities such as completing an Accuracy Checking Course for Dispensing Assistants and performing final checks on dispensed items. Applicants should have a minimum of two years of dispensing experience, either in hospital or retail pharmacy, and must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays.
The Senior Pharmacy Assistant will support section managers in delivering a comprehensive pharmaceutical service, focusing on the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions and discharge summaries for in-patients and out-patients. The position offers opportunities for further training and development within the hospital pharmacy setting.
The Senior Pharmacy Assistant will support section managers in delivering a comprehensive pharmaceutical service, focusing on the safe and efficient dispensing of prescriptions and discharge summaries for in-patients and out-patients. The position offers opportunities for further training and development within the hospital pharmacy setting.
Opportunity for Professional Development, The position offers further training in all aspects of hospital dispensary services, allowing for continuous growth in pharmacy practices.
Impactful Role, As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting patient care by ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications.
Collaborative Environment, Working within a pharmacy dispensary team fosters collaboration with other healthcare professionals, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Job Security, Being a part of the NHS provides a stable work environment with benefits associated with public sector employment.
Variety in Work Schedule, The flexible working hours, including weekends and bank holidays, can be appealing for those who appreciate varied shifts.
Skill Enhancement, Undertaking the Accuracy Checking Course for Dispensing Assistants enhances your qualifications and skills, making you a vital asset in the pharmacy.
Contribution to Healthcare, Your work directly impacts the quality of care patients receive, making the role fulfilling and meaningful.
Are you looking a for a challenge ? are you enthusiastic? then this is the job for you. The Pharmacy Department at East Kent NHS Foundation Trust are looking for the right candidate to join our Pharmacy Dispensary team at The William Harvey Hospital
You will be based within the pharmacy dispensary and further training will be given in all aspects of hospital dispensary services.
Any successful applicant for the above post will also be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas.
Minimum of 2 years dispensing experience, working in hospital or retail pharmacy
Previous applicants need not apply
Main Duties of the Job Include:
- To undertake the Accuracy Checking Course for Dispensing Assistants and carry out the final check of listed dispensed items clinically approved by a pharmacist, following Standard operating procedures.
- To support the section managers in the delivery of a comprehensive service to East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
- To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service, with particular emphasis on the dispensing of in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries to wards and departments within the Trust.
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To work as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in the UK, you will need a mix of technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Here are some of the key skills required:
1. Pharmaceutical Knowledge: A good understanding of medications, their uses, side effects, and interactions is crucial. Familiarity with prescription and over-the-counter medication is also important.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing pharmacy practice in the UK, including those from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
3. Customer Service Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues. Being able to provide accurate information and support to customers.
4. Attention to Detail: Precision in handling medications, prescriptions, and patient information to avoid errors, which is critical in a pharmacy setting.
5. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage inventory, maintain records, and keep the pharmacy area organized and compliant with health and safety standards.
6. Teamwork and Leadership Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacy staff and potentially supervise junior staff. Leadership skills are important for mentoring and training others.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to address issues that arise, such as prescription discrepancies or customer concerns, and find effective solutions.
8. IT Skills: Proficiency in using pharmacy management software, dispensing systems, and general computer skills to manage prescriptions and inventory.
9. Basic Medical Knowledge: Understanding of basic health and medical concepts to assist in patient care and communication with healthcare providers.
10. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as you will need to convey information to team members and patients clearly and empathetically.
11. Ability to Work under Pressure: Managing multiple tasks in a busy pharmacy environment, especially during peak hours.
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