In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our team within the QE Facilities Outpatient Pharmacy based in the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The role offers exposure to a wide variety of prescriptions, including specialist and high-risk medicines such as oral chemotherapy, IVF and Hepatitis C treatments, providing an excellent opportunity to further develop your dispensing knowledge and skills within a supportive team environment.
We are looking for an individual who is pasionate about delivering excellent patient care, has strong attention to detail, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in providing professional and customer-focused service.
Applicants must hold a recognised NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification (or equivalent dispensing qualification meeting GPhC requirements) and have previous experience working within a community or hospital pharmacy setting.
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As a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant you will:
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Support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service across our Outpatient and Homecare Pharmacy services.
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Use pharmacy systems to support stock ordering, stock control and accurate Patient Medication Records (PMRs).
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Participate in stock management activities, stock takes and discrepancy investigations.
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Support procurement and inventory administration processes, including supplier deliveries, credits and invoice reconciliation.
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Assist with pharmacy reception duties, OTC sales and customer enquiries.
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Support service improvement initiatives and contribute towards Pharmacy KPI delivery.
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Work collaboratively with Pharmacists, Technicians and wider healthcare colleagues to provide safe and effective pharmaceutical services.
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is a smoke free organisation in line with Smoke Free Gateshead