Lead Pharmacy Assistant

Job Title: Lead Pharmacy Assistant
As a Lead Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for supervising in the pharmacy dispensary and overseeing the pharmacy decentralized service while supporting the line management of pharmacy assistants. You are expected to have completed or be working towards an accuracy checking qualification to allow you to accurately final check medications. You will also provide Medicine Management services to inpatients at Dorset County Hospital, ensuring patients' own medications are checked and can be used, and ensuring supplies for inpatients are managed and prepared for discharge.

You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and have a flexible approach to work while being open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important, and you must be able to work as part of a team but also demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required, although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.

Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week. Staff will be expected to work weekends, Bank Holidays, and late duties on a rotational basis. Flexibility to meet the needs of the business and services provided is required.

You will assist the Pharmacy Department to ensure the smooth discharge of patients, lead the dispensary team, and participate in the Accuracy Checking Program (ACP).

Under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Technician, you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department and at ward level. You will visit a variety of wards to provide medicines provision for patients and work as part of a team to provide a quality dispensing service.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high-quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, and thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.