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Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

Rdehospital

Barnstaple

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 28,000

9 days ago

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An established healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to join its dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, contributing to various areas such as dispensary, distribution, and technical services. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a good standard of education. While prior pharmaceutical experience is preferred, training will be provided to help you achieve your NVQ level 2 qualification. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will enhance patient care and pharmacy operations.

Good IT and time management skills are essential.
Applicants should ideally have pharmaceutical experience.

Dispensing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.
Providing wards with medicines top-up service.
Assisting with preparation of cytotoxic medicines.

IT Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Team Player

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to join the team.

As a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a vital member of the team working alongside Pharmacy Technicians, Student Technicians and Pharmacists, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team and members of the public.

This rotational role involves working in the following areas:

Dispensary - dispensing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions as well as reception duties
Distribution - providing the wards with medicines top-up service
Procurement - assisting with the receipt of medicines, this includes moving and handling boxes of bulk fluids
Technical Services - working in the clean rooms to assist with the preparation of cytotoxic medicines

About the Role

Applicants should have good IT and time management skills, good communication and organisational skills, be a team player and preferably have pharmaceutical experience holding NVQ level 2 qualification. This is not essential as training will be given and you would be expected to work towards your NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent. You will be required to have a good standard of education and GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths, English and Science.

Any successful applicant will be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas as required.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Band 2: £24,169 per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Interview Date: 23rd April 2025

For further information please contact: Maria Phillips, Dispensary Manager, on 01271 322395, mariaphillips1@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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