Flexi-Bank Pharmacy AssistantNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and flexible Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy Department on a Flexi-Bank basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy healthcare environment, supporting the safe and efficient supply of medicines while delivering excellent customer service to patients and colleagues.

As a key member of the team, you will assist with stock management, support pharmacy operations, and provide a welcoming and professional service at the Pharmacy Reception.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the stock control of pharmaceutical products, including intravenous fluids and irrigation solutions.

Support the ordering, receipt, storage, rotation, and distribution of pharmaceutical stock.

Provide assistance to patients and customers at the Pharmacy Reception, ensuring a professional and friendly service.

Receive prescriptions from patients and assist with the sale of appropriate General Sales List (GSL) medicines.

Assist with the creation, testing, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to pharmaceutical stock management.

Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory management processes.

Follow all Pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues to ensure the efficient delivery of services.

Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment.

Support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), and neurodiversity, ensuring respectful and inclusive interactions with patients, carers and colleagues.

Job description

Maintenance of standard operating procedures

Management of pharmaceutical waste

Cleanliness of allocated areas of the Pharmacy

Successful completion of dispensary-related activities

Provision of a quality service to patients and staff at Pharmacy Reception

Be responsible for the day-to-day management of pharmaceutical waste within the Pharmacy Department as per Hospital policy.

Be responsible for daily environmental monitoring within the Pharmacy Department.

Be responsible for performing essential cleaning tasks within the Pharmacy Department to minimise the risk of infection.

Assist the Pharmacy Technicians / Pharmacists with dispensary-based activities.

Be responsible for maintaining medication stock within the Trusts emergency trollies

Deal effectively with telephone calls to the Pharmacy, referring callers to others for help where appropriate

Undertake the cashing-up procedure for the Pharmacy Department when required.

Effective management of the pharmaceutical stock including intravenous fluids and irrigations.

About us

Flexible, bank working to fit around your availability.

The opportunity to make a real difference to patient experience.

Supportive team environment with guidance from experienced leaders.