Pharmacy Assistant – Band 2 Temporary, Full-Time, up to 6 months Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45am–5:00pm Apple Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant (Band 2) on behalf of a healthcare organisation based in Coleraine. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with relevant pharmacy qualifications or experience to join a busy Pharmacy Department and support the provision of an effective, efficient and responsive pharmacy service. Receive, check and shelve pharmacy items in accordance with departmental procedures. Assemble and issue daily ward orders, requisitions and Bulk Issue lists through the EPIC pharmacy computer system. Monitor and maintain pharmacy stock levels through regular bin maintenance and physical stock checks. Identify stock discrepancies and supply shortages and liaise with senior Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians to resolve issues. Cover the pharmacy reception and telephone, responding to requests from service users and referring queries as appropriate. Carry out broken pack dispensing or pre-packing of solid or liquid medicines, maintaining appropriate records. Assist with the supply of drugs, dressings and medical and surgical items to community users. Assist in the dispensing and distribution of vaccines to community users. Deliver pharmacy supplies, prescriptions and controlled drugs to wards and departments as required. Participate in the cleaning and preparation of the aseptic unit, equipment and supplies. Adhere to relevant requirements relating to the safety and security of pharmaceuticals, including controlled drugs. Following appropriate training, utilise pharmacy robots to load and issue stock items via the EPIC pharmacy system / ARiM. Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention and Control and departmental procedures. Work effectively as part of the pharmacy team and undertake any other relevant duties as assigned. 5 GCSEs (Grades A–G) or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics Grade D or above; NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff. Candidates who do not have an NVQ or BTEC Level 2 certificate in Pharmacy will be expected to undertake the same if successful. Mandatory Training Requirements: COSHH training, Manual handling. Computer literacy. donohoe@applerecruitment.Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.
Pharmacy Asst/ Dispenser in Coleraine employer: Apple Recruitment
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