Pharmacy Assistant Dundee, Scotland
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Pharmacy Assistant who is keen to develop new skills and broaden their experience to join our developing pharmacy team within Justice Healthcare, GP Out of Hours Service and Forensic Medical Service. The post holder will be based in the Health Centre at HMP Perth however there will be a commitment to HMP Castle Huntly, HMP Bella Unit, GP Out of Hours Service and Forensic Medical Service.
The role of the Pharmacy Assistant is to assist with the accurate and timely processing and supply of medicines within the services, participate in the control and distribution of medicines and the ordering and invoicing of medicines. The post holder will ensure quality of service and efficient management of all prescribed, non prescribed and sundry supplies.
You will be expected to have an NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 2 or equivalent accredited qualification to meet the regulation requirement of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Qualities
- A personal and professional philosophy that puts patients at the centre of service activity
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to establish and maintain relationships in a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to work on a shift basis as part of the multidisciplinary team
- The ability to adapt to change and meet tight deadlines
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to:
Dawne Doig Senior Pharmacy Technician [email protected]
Louise Brannan Specialist Pharmacy Technician [email protected]
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
