Pharmacy Assistant
Job overview
Pharmacy Assistant (Rotational)
Department: PharmacyBand: 2, £24,169 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, shift pattern - Sunday & Bank Holiday roster. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are continually growing in size and influence and have recently built a new Aseptic Unit and refurbished our main pharmacy department including the installation of a state of the art dispensing robot.
We are a department of over 90 staff providing pharmacy services through team-working and prioritising the needs of those we serve, so evidence of customer service skills would be an advantage.
Our Pharmacy Assistants provide dispensing services in the hospital pharmacy and work in the pharmacy stores, on the wards (top up of stock) and our aseptic production unit on a rotational basis as required by the service. This will broaden your skills and helps us to ensure we have a service that can meet all the demands that are placed on it.
'We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 18 June 2025
Main duties of the job
The key purpose of the Pharmacy Assistant role in our pharmacy is:
To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.
To hold or acquire the required academic standard and technical skills to obtain an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills and to use those skills to deliver a consistently high standard of service.
To act as a dispenser within our hospital pharmacy service, as required, on a rotational basis and as part of our late, weekend and bank holiday service to the patients of our hospital and other organisations to whom we provide pharmaceutical support.
To accurately complete the booking in and issuing of stock and individually dispensed items using our computer systems and dispensing robot.
If you think that you can fill this role, and help yourself and our pharmacy to deliver excellent service, we are interested in receiving your application through NHS jobs www.nhs.jobs.uk
Working for our organisation
NHS Staff Survey: An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users..
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free Refreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.
To hold or acquire the required academic standard and technical skills to obtain an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria- GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English & Maths
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Desirable criteria- Experience of pharmacy or other customer focused, caring field
- Experience of working with formal procedures
- Team Work
- JAC Pharmacy Computer System
Skills
Essential criteria- Good communication & IT skills
- Ability to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
- Methodical and efficient
- Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision
- Safety/security awareness
- Customer care skills
- Understanding of stock control
Personal and people development
Essential criteria- Proactive attitude to ongoing training, development and assessment
- Responsible, Flexible & Professional in behaviour and appearance
- Courteous in manner
- Able to read and write in the English language to a level where drug names and instructions can be accurately received, recorded and given as part of the roles that are included in the rotations within pharmacy and on the wards
Communication
Essential criteria- Experience of using written and numeric communication skills