Would you like to join our patient focused Pharmacy service?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our pharmacy team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is a rotational post. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills. We provide high quality support to our patients. This post offers you the opportunity to progress your career in an innovative and supportive environment.
This is a full-time post, but we are happy to consider part time hours minimum 22.5hrs, as we are committed to enabling good work/life balance for our team.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists. The post holder will work flexibly to deliver a Pharmacy Service rotating between Dispensary, Aseptic services, Stores, and Ward Distribution. Dispensary
- dispensing medication for inpatients and outpatients from the pharmacy robot. Aseptic services
- working in our newly refurbished aseptic suite at the Beacon Production Unit supporting the team with preparing chemotherapy treatments, this is a Pharmacy run production unit with specialist equipment to help prepare individual patient treatments. Ward Distribution
- carry out a medicines top-up service on wards and will assist with other medicines related duties i.e. medicines expiry checks, stock checks and returning medicines. Stores
- Receiving deliveries of pharmaceutical goods to support the store person. About us
At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life. NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security. Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax. A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential. Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Informal visits are more than welcome! Person Specification
Qualifications
Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C. Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post. Must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent inhouse training. Experience in working in Aseptic production. Experience
Demonstrated experience of working in a Community or Hospital Pharmacy. Additional Criteria
Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence. Professional and responsible approach at all times. Ability to organise own time. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,071 to £25,674 a year. Minimum 22.5hrs per week preferably working 7.5hrs per day.
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The successful applicant will join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists. The post holder will work flexibly to deliver a Pharmacy Service rotating between Dispensary, Aseptic services, Stores, and Ward Distribution. Dispensary
- dispensing medication for inpatients and outpatients from the pharmacy robot. Aseptic services
- working in our newly refurbished aseptic suite at the Beacon Production Unit supporting the team with preparing chemotherapy treatments, this is a Pharmacy run production unit with specialist equipment to help prepare individual patient treatments. Ward Distribution
- carry out a medicines top-up service on wards and will assist with other medicines related duties i.e. medicines expiry checks, stock checks and returning medicines. Stores
- Receiving deliveries of pharmaceutical goods to support the store person. About us
At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life. NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security. Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax. A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential. Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Informal visits are more than welcome! Person Specification
Qualifications
Good general education to include Science, Maths and English at grades A* to C. Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post. Must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent inhouse training. Experience in working in Aseptic production. Experience
Demonstrated experience of working in a Community or Hospital Pharmacy. Additional Criteria
Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence. Professional and responsible approach at all times. Ability to organise own time. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,071 to £25,674 a year. Minimum 22.5hrs per week preferably working 7.5hrs per day.
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