NhsJobs Worcester

Assist and

deputise for the Dispensary Manager in the management of the operational

activities of the pharmacy dispensary at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This

will include:

Providing operational leadership within the

dispensary to ensure safe and accurate dispensing and distribution of medicines

to service users, in line with departmental, trust and national policies

Ensuring the storage security and supply of all

medications is compliant with legal requirements, COSHH regulations, health and

safety regulations, trust/departmental policies and SOPs, and is in accordance

with manufacturers recommendations.

Assisting with the training provision of staff

within the dispensary, Ensuring staff actively and effectively contribute to the aims of the service, are trained and assessed as competent and are aware of the expectations of them. All training programmes must be delivered in a timely, effective manner and ensuring feedback is given to the department Practice Supervisors to ensure the training dashboard is updated and feedback given to the Pharmacy Faculty sub-group.

Work closely with the

Dispensary Manager, Ward Lead Pharmacy Technicians, the Stores and Distribution

Deputy Manager to develop the dispensary services in line with national, trust

and departmental strategies.

Ensuring that all SOPs, policies and guidelines relating to dispensary and operational services are implemented and complied with as an integral element of the pharmacy directorate clinical governance and risk management strategy.

Assist in the implementation of the Trusts performance management system for the WRH dispensary staff and services to ensure that these services are of the highest standard, are risk managed and that all technical elements of the operational business plan are achieved.

Support with quality audits such as annual Safe and Secure Handling of Medicine according to Trust standards and methodology. Escalating concerns over non-compliance in an appropriate timeframe.

Act as a role model in all areas of work, supporting colleagues and liaising professionally with all staff including members of the departmental management team to provide the best possible care of patients.

For further details please see the full Job description attached.

Job description

Assist and

deputise for the Dispensary Manager in the management of the operational

activities of the pharmacy dispensary at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This

will include:

Providing operational leadership within the

dispensary to ensure safe and accurate dispensing and distribution of medicines

to service users, in line with departmental, trust and national policies

Ensuring the storage security and supply of all

medications is compliant with legal requirements, COSHH regulations, health and

safety regulations, trust/departmental policies and SOPs, and is in accordance

with manufacturers recommendations.

Assisting with the training provision of staff

within the dispensary, Ensuring staff actively and effectively contribute to the aims of the service, are trained and assessed as competent and are aware of the expectations of them. All training programmes must be delivered in a timely, effective manner and ensuring feedback is given to the department Practice Supervisors to ensure the training dashboard is updated and feedback given to the Pharmacy Faculty sub-group.

Work closely with the

Dispensary Manager, Ward Lead Pharmacy Technicians, the Stores and Distribution

Deputy Manager to develop the dispensary services in line with national, trust

and departmental strategies.

Ensuring that all SOPs, policies and guidelines relating to dispensary and operational services are implemented and complied with as an integral element of the pharmacy directorate clinical governance and risk management strategy.

Assist in the implementation of the Trusts performance management system for the WRH dispensary staff and services to ensure that these services are of the highest standard, are risk managed and that all technical elements of the operational business plan are achieved.

Support with quality audits such as annual Safe and Secure Handling of Medicine according to Trust standards and methodology. Escalating concerns over non-compliance in an appropriate timeframe.

Act as a role model in all areas of work, supporting colleagues and liaising professionally with all staff including members of the departmental management team to provide the best possible care of patients.

For further details please see the full Job description attached.

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

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is £28392.00 to £31157.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Worcester varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Worcester?

PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in Worcester across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Worcester 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.