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Duties and Responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• To receive, interpret, dispense and handout prescriptions in line with departmental standard operating procedures.

• To undertake patient counselling in the pharmacy / wards under the supervision of a pharmacist or more senior pharmacy technician and in accordance with pharmacy procedures

• To supply medication to wards , departments and other agencies.

• To recycle or destroy medicines returned from wards, departments and external agencies.

• To order, issue and receive medication and maintain pharmacy stock control system.

• To check expiry dates and safe storage of medicines within areas of responsibility ensuring effective action is taken when necessary.

• To participate in clinical trials under direct supervision ensuring relevant details are maintained in trials documentation.

• To assist in audit and surveys as directed by line manager.

• To support medicines administration at ward level.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To have understanding of & implement relevant departmental procedures.

• To suggest improvements to departmental procedures through line management where appropriate.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To communicate in a professional manner, factual information about availability of medicines to other Trust staff, external departments and patients

• To participate in the induction training of student technicians, pre-registration pharmacists and other relevant members of the pharmacy team.

• To train and supervise the work of pharmacy assistants.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• To receive, interpret, dispense and handout prescriptions in line with departmental standard operating procedures.

• To undertake patient counselling in the pharmacy / wards under the supervision of a pharmacist or more senior pharmacy technician and in accordance with pharmacy procedures

• To supply medication to wards , departments and other agencies.

• To recycle or destroy medicines returned from wards, departments and external agencies.

• To order, issue and receive medication and maintain pharmacy stock control system.

• To check expiry dates and safe storage of medicines within areas of responsibility ensuring effective action is taken when necessary.

• To participate in clinical trials under direct supervision ensuring relevant details are maintained in trials documentation.

• To assist in audit and surveys as directed by line manager.

• To support medicines administration at ward level.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To have understanding of & implement relevant departmental procedures.

• To suggest improvements to departmental procedures through line management where appropriate.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To communicate in a professional manner, factual information about availability of medicines to other Trust staff, external departments and patients

• To participate in the induction training of student technicians, pre-registration pharmacists and other relevant members of the pharmacy team.

• To train and supervise the work of pharmacy assistants.

What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in Wigan?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Wigan varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Wigan?

PharmSee is currently tracking 8 active pharmacy vacancies in Wigan across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Wigan pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.