Job summary Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer multiple vacancies for a Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser to come and join our fantastic team.
The role is varied with opportunities to work in all three of our branches covering a range of tasks.
If you are new to pharmacy or have never worked in a hospital setting before, please do not be discouraged from applying as full training will be provided.
The team are friendly, helpful and by all working together, we deliver a service that we are proud of.
Please note that we have both full and part time positions available.
Full time is 36 hours per week worked over four days (Monday to Friday).
Part time hours are either two or three 9 hour shifts per week (Monday to Friday).
All shifts are Working days can vary from week to week and our rota is published 4 weeks in advance.
You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services.
If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.
Please note the interviews for this post are expected to be the week commencing 16th of December.
Main duties of the job This post is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain hospital experience and also to those that already have and enjoy this type of environment.On a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.
About us Lancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference.
You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities Delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy serviceAccurately dispense prescriptions in a timely mannerSupporting the counterUse EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record systemContribute to stock management Stock Ordering, putting away, counts and rotationAccurate record keepingComply with Standard Operating ProceduresOffer suggestions to improve working processesMaintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patientsMaintain legal and professional standardsObserve confidentiality requirementsContributing towards the delivery of company KPIs Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential 2 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and English Desirable NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in a team Knowledge of stock control systems Knowledge of Health & safety Desirable Experience of working in pharmacy Experience of working in a customer facing role.
Experience of working in a busy environment.