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Pharmacy Assistant (Bank)

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Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Permanent
Radiographer

Posted 4 day(s) ago

Reference: JR0102453

Job summary

Bank Pharmacy Assistant Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time | Up to £13 per hour depending on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Pharmacy Assistant you will; To monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels To assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems To receive goods in appropriately checking against purchase orders/delivery notes, dealing with issues/anomalies as they arise and escalating appropriately To review invoice queries as appropriate To monitor stock levels within the pharmacy department To monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top ups To assist with supplying stock to other departments To participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes To store all pharmaceutical products appropriately maintaining security and correct environmental conditions To carry out expiry date checking of pharmaceutical stock in designated areas and record appropriately To dispose of medicines in accordance with statutory requirements To manage the stock supply of emergency drugs in accordance with local resuscitation polices To assemble monthly stock evaluation reports

About us

Nuffield Health Derby Hospital The Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built hospital with 38 en-suite beds, three operating theatres, and together with a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The Radiology department is a small but busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Set in beautiful grounds, we're about 3 miles from the city centre, within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes.

Details
Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0102453

Job locations

Rykneld Road

Derby

DE23 4SN

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Bank Pharmacy Assistant Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time | Up to £13 per hour depending on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Bank Pharmacy Assistant you will;

  • To monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels
  • To assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
  • To receive goods in appropriately checking against purchase orders/delivery notes, dealing with issues/anomalies as they arise and escalating appropriately
  • To review invoice queries as appropriate
  • To monitor stock levels within the pharmacy department
  • To monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top ups
  • To assist with supplying stock to other departments
  • To participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes
  • To store all pharmaceutical products appropriately maintaining security and correct environmental conditions
    • Dispensary and Patient Services
  • To assist in the dispensing of medicines accurately selecting the correct quantity of medicine required and assembling, labelling and processing them in a safe, efficient and timely manner
  • To carry out final accuracy check on dispensed items within scope of qualification and experience
  • To provide basic advice to customers under the supervision of the Pharmacist, understanding when to refer on appropriately
  • To assemble pre-packed or over- labelled batches of medicines for out of hours dispensing
    • Team support
  • To clean and restore equipment and work areas, leaving them in a suitable condition for future use.
  • To maintain appropriate levels of Pharmacy consumable items within the department e.g. cartons, bags, labels etc.
  • To identify any problems within work areas, including equipment, pharmacy orders, medicines, prescriptions, signed orders and escalate appropriately.
  • To assist with storing all documentation within recommendations for the retention of pharmacy records
  • To assist with workplace audits as required by the Pharmacy Manager
  • To follow the correct procedures and any relevant policies and guidelines at all times including all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Control policy and guidelines.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). It starts with you.
    Job description
    Job responsibilities

    Bank Pharmacy Assistant Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time | Up to £13 per hour depending on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Bank Pharmacy Assistant you will;

  • To monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels
  • To assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems
  • To receive goods in appropriately checking against purchase orders/delivery notes, dealing with issues/anomalies as they arise and escalating appropriately
  • To review invoice queries as appropriate
  • To monitor stock levels within the pharmacy department
  • To monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top ups
  • To assist with supplying stock to other departments
  • To participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes
  • To store all pharmaceutical products appropriately maintaining security and correct environmental conditions
    • Dispensary and Patient Services
  • To assist in the dispensing of medicines accurately selecting the correct quantity of medicine required and assembling, labelling and processing them in a safe, efficient and timely manner
  • To carry out final accuracy check on dispensed items within scope of qualification and experience
  • To provide basic advice to customers under the supervision of the Pharmacist, understanding when to refer on appropriately
  • To assemble pre-packed or over- labelled batches of medicines for out of hours dispensing
    • Team support
  • To clean and restore equipment and work areas, leaving them in a suitable condition for future use.
  • To maintain appropriate levels of Pharmacy consumable items within the department e.g. cartons, bags, labels etc.
  • To identify any problems within work areas, including equipment, pharmacy orders, medicines, prescriptions, signed orders and escalate appropriately.
  • To assist with storing all documentation within recommendations for the retention of pharmacy records
  • To assist with workplace audits as required by the Pharmacy Manager
  • To follow the correct procedures and any relevant policies and guidelines at all times including all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Control policy and guidelines.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). It starts with you.
    Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • Educational Qualifications - Essential:
    • Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy.
    • Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills / GPhC recognised equivalent qualification or ability to work towards qualification which would be commenced within 3 months of employment and completed within agreed timescale
    • 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent.
    Experience
    Essential
    • Experience, Knowledge & Expertise - Essential
    • Some experience within a pharmacy environment or healthcare background
    • IT Skills
    • Good communication skills
    • Flexible working hours (including some Saturday working
    Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • Educational Qualifications - Essential:
    • Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy.
    • Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills / GPhC recognised equivalent qualification or ability to work towards qualification which would be commenced within 3 months of employment and completed within agreed timescale
    • 4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent.
    Experience
    Essential
    • Experience, Knowledge & Expertise - Essential
    • Some experience within a pharmacy environment or healthcare background
    • IT Skills
    • Good communication skills
    • Flexible working hours (including some Saturday working
    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information
    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Rykneld Road

    Derby

    DE23 4SN

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Rykneld Road

    Derby

    DE23 4SN

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)