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Senior Pharmacy Assistant

NHS Professionals

Reading

Full-Time

Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant - 85404
Grade: Band 3
Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN
Ward: Pharmacy
Pay Rates: £13.60 per hour
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:15

Why might this job interest you?
Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Assistant with Clinical experience? Are you ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

What you can add:

  • Accurately label and dispense inpatient prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician according to (MDS) trays.
  • Ensure inpatient and discharge prescriptions are printed from the e-prescribing system, booked into the prescription tracking system, and passed to the dispensary team for processing in priority order.
  • Pack checked & dispensed prescriptions and other items into the ward bags for transportation to the wards/theatres & departments to facilitate timely delivery in accordance with the porters delivery schedule.
  • Carry out daily cyclical stock checks under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician, ensuring returned stock/medicines are dealt with appropriately.
  • Provide reception cover for the inpatient dispensary service, liaising with a multitude of other healthcare professionals face to face and over the phone.

What you’ll need:

  • NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
  • Experience in pharmacy, hospital or community.
  • Dispensing experience including Monitored Dosage System (MDS) trays.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

  • Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
  • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
  • Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
  • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
  • Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
  • Working options to suit your lifestyle– being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
  • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
  • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
  • Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health. Our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

  • Relevant Qualifications.
  • Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £13.60 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
    Work Location: In person

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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