Pharmacy Receiving & Records Assistant

Job Details

Posting Date: 22 May 2024

Salary: £22,383.00 per year

Additional Salary Information: £22,383.00 a year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 09 June 2024

Location: Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9230-24-0287

Summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team in Nuneaton. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate receipt and management of pharmacy goods. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting healthcare, this permanent full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving Goods: Accept and sign for all goods arriving at the pharmacy, ensuring they match delivery notes and orders, excluding controlled drugs which must be verified by a pharmacist.

Problem Resolution: Identify any issues with deliveries and implement appropriate corrective actions in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including batch numbers and expiry dates, both manually and in the pharmacy computer system, ensuring a reliable audit trail for product recall or finance department queries.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.30pm (1-hour lunch break)

Rotational Weekends & Bank Holidays: 9.00am to 5.00pm (30-minute lunch break)

Skills and Qualifications

Strong attention to detail for checking deliveries against documentation.

Ability to follow SOPs and resolve delivery issues effectively.

Competency in recording information manually and using computer systems.

Additional Information

Contact: For further details or an informal chat about the role, please contact Alistair Jones, Lead Pharmacy Technician at 024 76153296.

Interview Preparation: If invited for an interview, arranging a visit to the department prior to the interview is highly recommended.

Join us as a Pharmacy Assistant and contribute to the essential operations of our pharmacy team. Apply now to be part of a dedicated healthcare environment where your skills will make a significant impact.