Job summary
Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser to join our fantastic team. The role is varied with opportunities to develop your skills in the outpatient Pharmacy.
If you are new to hospital pharmacy, please do not be discouraged from applying as full training will be provided. The team is friendly and helpful, and by working together, we deliver a service that we are proud of.
The vacancy is for 4 days per week, 8 hours a day in our Burnley branch.
You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrate a desire to develop our services.
If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us!
Main duties of the job
This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and for those who already enjoy this type of environment.
On a day-to-day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high-quality service to our patients, whether this involves customer service, dispensing medicines, or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.
You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, becoming a valued member of the company.
About us
Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at various hospitals.
If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting alongside motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role. We offer an opportunity to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow, and flourish, supported all the way.
As an employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognized for your contribution and be able to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Date posted
24 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£11.54 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
438-PB2788
Job locations
Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
* Delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service
* Accurately dispense prescriptions in a timely manner
* Support the counter
* Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system
* Contribute to stock management: stock ordering, putting away, counts, and rotation
* Accurate record keeping
* Comply with Standard Operating Procedures
* Offer suggestions to improve working processes
* Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals, and patients
* Maintain legal and professional standards
* Observe confidentiality requirements
* Contribute towards the delivery of company KPIs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* 2 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and English
Desirable:
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services
Knowledge
Essential:
* Experience of working in a team
* Knowledge of stock control systems
* Good telephone/communication skills
* Computer literate including good keyboard skills
* Knowledge of Health & Safety
Desirable:
* Experience of working in pharmacy
* Experience of working in a customer-facing role
* Experience of working in a busy environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Employer's website: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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