Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary QEH
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We currently have vacancies for Senior Pharmacy Assistants to work in the pharmacy dispensary at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich. We are looking for hardworking, reliable applicants with good communication skills from both hospital and community pharmacy backgrounds. You will also need to have good literacy and numeracy skills.
You will need to hold the Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services qualification and have a commitment to learning and self-development. You will be joining a friendly, forward-thinking dispensary team and will support:
* Dispensing and labelling of prescriptions
* Supporting the senior technical staff to ensure that the dispensary runs efficiently and is customer-focused
* Good stock control skills
* To manage and ensure completion of the pharmacy assistant duties within the dispensary
The post holder will be required to participate in a weekend and bank holiday rota system.
Main duties of the job:
* To be a key member of the dispensary team, participating in the receiving, dispensing and labelling of prescriptions.
* To support the senior technical staff to ensure that the dispensary runs efficiently and is customer-focused.
* In conjunction with the dispensary manager ensure that the dispensary has good stock control.
* To manage and ensure completion of the pharmacy assistant duties within the dispensary, in liaison with the technical staff.
Qualifications and Training Essential:
* Maths GCSE (grade A to C) or equivalent.
* English GCSE (grade A to C) or equivalent.
* NVQ level 2 Pharmacy services or equivalent level experience.
Experience Essential:
* Dealing with the public
* Use of computers
Knowledge & Skills Essential:
* Excellent Communication skills
* Literate and numerate and be able to perform simple calculations
* Team player
* Able to work from written procedures
* Able to prioritise workload
* Ability to work under pressure
Employer details:
Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 4QH
Employer's website: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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