Pharmacy Assistant - Bank

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing drugs to patients and healthcare providers. They will dispense prescriptions safely, correctly and in a timely manner. The post holder will be required to receive, record, and store medications coming into the pharmacy. The successful candidate will work closely with other hospital departments to ensure a safe, and efficient management of medicines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To co-operate with the lead Pharmacist responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy.
2. Commitment to excellent teamwork whilst adhering to Kingsbridge Private Hospital's standards of service delivery.
3. To be flexible and to cover appropriate workload of colleagues where required.
4. To complete training when required
5. Ensure compliance with legal, professional and hospital requirements at all times
6. Work to own personal professional development plan and identify own training needs as required
7. To be responsible for the general tidiness and adequate stocking of the dispensary and ensure good stock rotation to minimise expired stock.
8. To replenish the dispensary with cartons, bottles and bags daily, and order such consumables when required
9. To be responsible for processing and disposal of medicines returned from wards and departments in line with SOPs.
10. To undertake the day-to-day ordering, receipt and maintenance of medicines, using the pharmacy computer system, according to SOP's, and to assist the Procurement team wherever appropriate.
11. To always ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines throughout the hospital
12. To assist with stock control and the maintenance of reasonable stock levels within the dispensary and hospital departments.
13. Delivery of safe, cost-effective pharmacy supply services
14. To deliver to tight deadlines
15. To undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Pharmacist or Lead Pharmacist as and when required

The above list is not exhaustive and additional/ alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete an application and monitoring form and return to the recruitment team at:
Human Resources Department, Kingsbridge Private Hospital North West, Church Hill House, Ballykelly, Limavady BT49 9HS or email recruitmentNW@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com