About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant you will:
- Support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy service across our Outpatient and Homecare Pharmacy services.
- Use pharmacy systems to support stock ordering, stock control and accurate Patient Medication Records (PMRs).
- Participate in stock management activities, stock takes and discrepancy investigations.
- Support procurement and inventory administration processes, including supplier deliveries, credits and invoice reconciliation.
- Assist with pharmacy reception duties, OTC sales and customer enquiries.
- Support service improvement initiatives and contribute towards Pharmacy KPI delivery.
- Work collaboratively with Pharmacists, Technicians and wider healthcare colleagues to provide safe and effective pharmaceutical services.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the safe, legal and effective supply of medicines within a GPhC registered pharmacy, maintaining high standards of accuracy, patient safety and customer service. They will contribute to stock management, procurement and administrative processes, ensuring accurate records and compliance with pharmacy procedures. The role offers the opportunity to gain experience across Outpatient and Homecare Pharmacy services, supporting continuous improvement and ongoing professional development within a growing pharmacy team.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Laws, Guidelines and Standards for medicines supply from a GPhC Pharmacy
- Excellent communication and customer skills for public and healthcare professionals
- Accurate data entry and record keeping
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of IT skills
- Demonstrate appropriate level of organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 / RQF Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff (or equivalent GPhC-accredited dispensing qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant experience in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience in administrative or stock management processes
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.
Employer details
Employer name
QE Facilities
Address
QE Hospital, Gateshead
Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)