Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary) in Barnstaple

Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Dispensary (Band 2 to 3 Progression)

Role Summary

As the Senior Assistant you will assist the Technician in the smooth running of the Dispensary. You will be supervising and assisting with the training of junior staff and carry out a final accuracy check of medications.

This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing medication for inpatient, outpatient, discharge and Controlled Drug prescriptions.

• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Supervise and train junior staff and carry out final accuracy checks of medications.

• Participate in flexible working which may include weekend, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas.

Development Pathway

Upon appointment at Band 2, demonstrate competency in hospital pharmacy setting, complete the dispensing accuracy assessment, sign off on the dispensary training manual and complete the PWDS Accuracy Checking course and NVQ L2. Successful completion of these requirements will lead to progression to Band 3. You will not be required to complete the course within the first 12 months.

Working Pattern

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Band 3: £25,760–£27,476 per annum pro rata

Benefits

• National discount services such as Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including nursery.
• Car lease schemes.
• NHS Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Paid annual leave: 27 days (starting) rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Complementary occupational health services, wellbeing activities and group support.

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive employer, the Trust values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.