Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant inAshington inAshington PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum  PERMANENT 

To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern pharmacy service by undertaking activities within the pharmacy and at ward level which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. store based activities, ward top-up services and dispensing medication for patients.

We are looking for enthusiastic and determined individual to work 15 hours per week to join our progressive team with a national reputation for innovation and development. You will be part of a broad pharmacy team working using your skills for inpatients, outpatients and clinical trials patients.

We are a growing team and there are lots of exciting opportunities for personal and professional development. Individuals will spend time working outside of the department with key stakeholders including the clinical research team and sponsor representatives.

The post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust. Weekend cover will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital to support the 7 day clinical service to the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Opportunities for further development are available within our forward thinking service.

Dispensary roles will remain in line with usual working practice.For traditional dispensing assistant roles, you will be undertaking activities at ward level but also within the pharmacy department which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. medicines supply, dispensing medication.

  • To communicate routine information with other healthcare staff to ensure that a safe and effective system of supply of medicines is maintained to patients.
  • To communicate routine information with patients/carers concerning their medicines which may include to patients with communication difficulties.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post.

To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern pharmacy service by undertaking activities within the pharmacy and at ward level which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. store based activities, ward top-up services and dispensing medication for patients.

We are looking for enthusiastic and determined individual to work 15 hours per week to join our progressive team with a national reputation for innovation and development. You will be part of a broad pharmacy team working using your skills for inpatients, outpatients and clinical trials patients.

We are a growing team and there are lots of exciting opportunities for personal and professional development. Individuals will spend time working outside of the department with key stakeholders including the clinical research team and sponsor representatives.

The post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust. Weekend cover will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital to support the 7 day clinical service to the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Opportunities for further development are available within our forward thinking service.

Dispensary roles will remain in line with usual working practice.For traditional dispensing assistant roles, you will be undertaking activities at ward level but also within the pharmacy department which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. medicines supply, dispensing medication.

  • To communicate routine information with other healthcare staff to ensure that a safe and effective system of supply of medicines is maintained to patients.
  • To communicate routine information with patients/carers concerning their medicines which may include to patients with communication difficulties.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post.



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