East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Rotational Pharmacy Assistant
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Job Opportunity: Pharmacy Assistant
Would you like a challenging job that really makes a difference? Want to earn whilst you learn? Could you play an important part within a busy pharmacy team and help with the preparation and supply of medicines to patients? If this interests you, then please apply today!
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst you learn as a Pharmacy Assistant. This is a stepping stone leading towards a rewarding pharmacy career.
Requirements
- Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided on the job.
- You will need to hold GCSE certificates in English & Maths.
Responsibilities
- Develop your skills in customer services and dispensing to provide medicines to patients safely and efficiently.
- Be fully supported by our dedicated educational team and advice will be given if you wish to extend your career further and use this as a step towards gaining a professional qualification as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
- Provide the right medicines, to the right patient at the right time and maintain stock so it is available to nursing staff 24 hours a day.
- Use of our semi-automated department which includes robots, computers, and digitally secured medicines storage cabinets.
- Significant amount of heavy lifting involved in the role. Manual handling equipment and full training will be provided in the use of all systems, equipment, and processes.
- Provide operational services (dispensing/distribution/stores/porterage) at both Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital on an as-required basis but will be appointed a base site at Conquest for which you'll spend most of your time.
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Benefits
- A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
- Access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Victoria Phillips
- Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician for Operational Services
- Email address: victoria.phillips4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0300 131 4500
Contact telephone number: 0300 131 4500 Ext: 771322
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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