Senior Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary/Wards

Huddersfield
£24,937-26,598 per year
Permanent
Full-time

4 days ago

The post holder undertakes assistant duties in the following areas of pharmaceutical care:

Dispensary
Wards

The post holder will be an integral part of the Pharmacy team and will rotate into all areas to support the demands of the service which will include working at both the main hospital sitesThe post holder must hold the minimum education requirements outlined by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) for Pharmacy Assistants/support staff.If the post holder does not hold the specific Dispensing units required, training and assessments will be provided to meet the GPhC requirements. Qualifications will be checked at interviewThis post will require a Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) checkMain duties of the jobMain TasksTo assist in the provision of a high-quality patient focused medicines optimisation and dispensary service to patients at the TrustDispensing - Working in a busy dispensary, following electronic prescription orders, managing controlled drugs & dispensing clinical trials. You will also be part of a team in ensuring accurate maintenance of the emergency room and emergency boxes for the Trust.At ward level you will work as part of the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Team and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in ensuring efficient Medicine reconciliation, patient counselling and discharge of patients. You will assist the team by checking patients own medicines, ensuring the efficient supply and transfer of medicines, and basic patient counselling.About usWould you like a new challenge? Would you like to make a real difference to patients' treatment?We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistants who are committed to providing quality patient care and pharmacy service. You will work across the Trust at both main hospital sites in the Pharmacy Dispensaries, wards and clinical areas.At ward level you will work as part of the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Team and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in ensuring efficient Medicine reconciliation, patient counselling and discharge of patients. You will assist the team by checking patients own medicines, ensuring the efficient supply and transfer of medicines, and basic patient counselling.Training will be given to support this role including relevant work based Medicine Optimisation modules.In the dispensaries you will process a range of prescriptions including controlled drugs and clinical trials. You will also be part of a team in ensuring accurate maintenance of the emergency room and emergency boxes for the Trust.Within both your roles at ward level and in the dispensaries you will be key in supporting and training Pharmacy Assistants, work experience and Pharmacy Assistant Apprentices.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number372-FSS2866-AJob locationsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary / Calderdale Royal HospitalAcre Street, LindleyHuddersfieldHD3 3EAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDispensary Duties:To carry out the validation, dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital

To assist with the dispensing, recording, maintenance, issue and receipt of Clinical Trials
To assist with the dispensing, recording, maintenance, issue and receipt of Controlled Drugs
To supply medicines and pharmaceutical supplies to areas of the Trust and external to the Trust serviced by the Pharmacy dispensary
To undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed Items prior to the final accuracy check
To work under the supervision of line manager and Band 5 Pharmacy Technician within the dispensary in ensuring quality and efficient workflow and pharmacy provision
To carry out general duties, including stock and preparation of bottles, sundry items, additional information and labels, packaging, and counting and cleaning equipment,
To assist with medicine stock control duties including maintenance of stock, issue and receipt of stock.
To assist with the maintenance of the emergency stock room and emergency box supply and monitoring for the Trust
To assist with the monitoring of the til to enable the team to process transactions efficiently
To process Pharmoutcomes to ensure efficient and timely communication with community pharmacies on discharge medication
To monitor and record safe storage of stock by carrying out environmental temperature checks, expiry date checking, stock checks and assisting in the rotation of stock.
To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy, organised and fit for purpose condition

Ward Duties:

To assist the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy teams on the wards under the direction of the Band 5 Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
To assist in waste reduction, transfer of medicines, and audit.
To assist in reduction of missed doses and assist smoother discharge of patients reducing potential delays
To carry out duties at ward level including patient locker checks, assessment of patients own medicines and assisting in the supply of medicines to patients on the wards.
To provide person centred Inhaler and basic counselling to patients under the direction of the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
To liaise with the dispensary team, Medicine optimisation teams and multidisciplinary team on the timely processing of medications
To transfer and deliver medications from dispensary to destination including between wards/clinical environments to ensure timely administration of medicines
To refer to Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Technician or Ward Pharmacist of any discrepancies, counselling needs or issues beyond limits of role
To supply medicines and pharmaceutical supplies to areas of the Trust serviced by the base dispensary
To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment, receipt of orders, expiry date checking, stock checks and stock control of medicines
To monitor, record and report refrigerator temperatures and stock environments to ensure the safe and secure storage of medicines
To assist in Audits

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDispensary Duties:To carry out the validation, dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital

To assist with the dispensing, recording, maintenance, issue and receipt of Clinical Trials
To assist with the dispensing, recording, maintenance, issue and receipt of Controlled Drugs
To supply medicines and pharmaceutical supplies to areas of the Trust and external to the Trust serviced by the Pharmacy dispensary
To undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed Items prior to the final accuracy check
To work under the supervision of line manager and Band 5 Pharmacy Technician within the dispensary in ensuring quality and efficient workflow and pharmacy provision
To carry out general duties, including stock and preparation of bottles, sundry items, additional information and labels, packaging, and counting and cleaning equipment,
To assist with medicine stock control duties including maintenance of stock, issue and receipt of stock.
To assist with the maintenance of the emergency stock room and emergency box supply and monitoring for the Trust
To assist with the monitoring of the til to enable the team to process transactions efficiently
To process Pharmoutcomes to ensure efficient and timely communication with community pharmacies on discharge medication
To monitor and record safe storage of stock by carrying out environmental temperature checks, expiry date checking, stock checks and assisting in the rotation of stock.
To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy, organised and fit for purpose condition

Ward Duties:

To assist the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy teams on the wards under the direction of the Band 5 Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
To assist in waste reduction, transfer of medicines, and audit.
To assist in reduction of missed doses and assist smoother discharge of patients reducing potential delays
To carry out duties at ward level including patient locker checks, assessment of patients own medicines and assisting in the supply of medicines to patients on the wards.
To provide person centred Inhaler and basic counselling to patients under the direction of the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
To liaise with the dispensary team, Medicine optimisation teams and multidisciplinary team on the timely processing of medications
To transfer and deliver medications from dispensary to destination including between wards/clinical environments to ensure timely administration of medicines
To refer to Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Technician or Ward Pharmacist of any discrepancies, counselling needs or issues beyond limits of role
To supply medicines and pharmaceutical supplies to areas of the Trust serviced by the base dispensary
To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment, receipt of orders, expiry date checking, stock checks and stock control of medicines
To monitor, record and report refrigerator temperatures and stock environments to ensure the safe and secure storage of medicines
To assist in Audits

Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGEssential

English and Math's GCSE grades 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent
NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant course approved by the GPhC

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISEEssential

Customer service techniques
Prior work experience as a pharmacy assistant
Computer literate
Calm and professional manner under pressure
Calm and professional manner under pressure
Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
Able to understand and follow written procedures

Desirable

Prior work experience in a dispensary
Prior work experience on a ward or clinical environment
To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Organised, tidy and methodical
Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)Essential

Oral and written communication skills
Team worker

Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGEssential

English and Math's GCSE grades 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent
NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant course approved by the GPhC

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISEEssential

Customer service techniques
Prior work experience as a pharmacy assistant
Computer literate
Calm and professional manner under pressure
Calm and professional manner under pressure
Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
Able to understand and follow written procedures

Desirable

Prior work experience in a dispensary
Prior work experience on a ward or clinical environment
To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Organised, tidy and methodical
Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)Essential

Oral and written communication skills
Team worker

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