What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Assistant position at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant into our Freeman In-Patient Pharmacy Team. Times may occur when there is a need to work across site at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, both dispensaries have the advantage of automated robotic dispensing to facilitate the dispensing of a wide range of prescriptions and orders to various specialties across the Trust.
As a key member of the Pharmacy Team you will work alongside Pharmacists, Technicians, Assistants and Students supporting the rapid discharge of our patients 7 days a week.
The successful candidate will also be expected to support our seven day service and participate in weekend working, weekday late duties and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
- Interview Date Tuesday 11 February 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes / Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
This is a great role to start your career as a Pharmacy Assistant, as you'll receive all the training and support you need to be your best. In our new recruit we are looking for an individual who is committed to delivering a high quality service to our patients and the trust, whose personal attributes include : -, the ability to work accurately in a very busy environment, good communication skills, a professional manner, good time management, a flexible team approach and the ability to adapt to and engage in change.
Previous experience in pharmacy is not required, as you will be provided with competency based training and support to help you expand on your knowledge and experience.
The role of our Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant is to -
Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
Undertake reception duties at the staff hatch, answer the dispensary telephone and ensure orders / prescriptions are entered on the prescription tracking system.
You will also support the timely supply of controlled drugs and a range of other requests for in-patient medicines.
So, if you are ambitious, enthusiastic, reliable, and conscientious, then this is the opportunity for you.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites :
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit : Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
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SKILLS
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EXPERIENCE
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QUALIFICATIONS
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