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Senior Pharmacy AssistantinBoltoninBoltonPUBLISHED WED 26 MAR 2025

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum  FIXEDTERM 
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Bolton NHS Foundation TrustFollow Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to gain extensive experience in a clinically-orientated hospital pharmacy setting.
Chance to work closely with a medicines management team, enhancing knowledge of patient care.
Access to excellent training and development programs to elevate dispensing skills, even for those without prior experience.
Engagement in a diverse range of pharmacy tasks, including working on wards and in a busy dispensary.
Full-time position providing a stable work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
Involvement in a healthcare setting that contributes significantly to patient health outcomes.
Collaborative working environment with supportive colleagues and professional growth opportunities.
Join our compassionate team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant and make a meaningful difference in healthcare! This is an exciting opportunity for women, carers, and anyone with a passion for patient care to enhance their skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. With a full-time 12-month fixed-term contract (37.5 hours per week, including weekends and Bank Holidays), you'll experience a variety of roles in both our pharmacy dispensary and the medicines management team, all while working to support patients on the wards.

Whether you're an experienced dispenser or someone who's completed NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services (or an equivalent qualification), we welcome you with open arms. Don’t worry if you don’t have prior dispensing experience; our dedicated team is committed to training and developing new talent. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and aspire to grow within your career, we want to hear from you! For further details about the role, please refer to the job description, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Your journey towards an enriching career starts here!
Opportunity to gain extensive experience in a clinically-orientated hospital pharmacy setting.
Chance to work closely with a medicines management team, enhancing knowledge of patient care.
Access to excellent training and development programs to elevate dispensing skills, even for those without prior experience.
Engagement in a diverse range of pharmacy tasks, including working on wards and in a busy dispensary.
Full-time position providing a stable work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
Involvement in a healthcare setting that contributes significantly to patient health outcomes.
Collaborative working environment with supportive colleagues and professional growth opportunities.

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Useful skills for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant:
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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