Pharmacy Assistant inHaywards Heath inHaywards Heath PUBLISHED WED 11 DEC 2024

Job Description Pharmacy Assistant Haywards Heath Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Part time Up to £25,000.00 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience 22.5 hours per week (flexibility is highly desirable)

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will: Work closely with all other members of the Pharmacy team to provide and excellent level of service to our patients and other departments within the hospital Manage stock control of all medicines and other items within the Pharmacy Department Be responsible for the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the Pharmacy using appropriate electronic systems Receive and check bulk orders of medicines from our wholesalers, dealing with problems that arise in a timely and efficient fashion Deal with delivery and invoice queries related to the medicines ordered and received Distribute medicines to wards and departments within the hospital to ensure timely and effective patient treatment Assist in the dispensing of medicines within our dispensary, to ensure the timely and safe supply of medicines to patients Represent the Pharmacy team at our staff forum

About us

Pharmacy Assistant Haywards Heath Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Part time Up to £25,000.00 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience 22.5 hours per week (flexibility is highly desirable) Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. For someone looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity to become an integral part of our small friendly Pharmacy team at Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will:

Work closely with all other members of the Pharmacy team to provide and excellent level of service to our patients and other departments within the hospital

Manage stock control of all medicines and other items within the Pharmacy Department

Be responsible for the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the Pharmacy using appropriate electronic systems

Receive and check bulk orders of medicines from our wholesalers, dealing with problems that arise in a timely and efficient fashion

Deal with delivery and invoice queries related to the medicines ordered and received

Distribute medicines to wards and departments within the hospital to ensure timely and effective patient treatment

Assist in the dispensing of medicines within our dispensary, to ensure the timely and safe supply of medicines to patients

Represent the Pharmacy team at our staff forum

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will have:

Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy

4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser (or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification)

Previous pharmacy experience

Experience of handling goods and stock management

IT skills and computer literacy

Excellent communication and team-working skills

Ability to problem solve

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme, to expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.