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Medicine Counter Assistant (Pharmacy)
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2353961
Job summary
Are you ready to step up and make a difference? Join our supportive team as a Medicine Counter Assistant at our Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital Pharmacy and play a vital role in our mission to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to our young patients. Your dedication and compassion will contribute to a brighter and healthier future for children in need.
At TMC, we're committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. You can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. Apply today and be a part of our journey.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will undertake receptionist duties, support stock control and support the administration of the pharmacy team. You will provide dispensing support to The Medicines Chest as part of development and training.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,509 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
284-26-8252307-DMRG
Job locations
Birmingham Children's hospital
Steelhouse lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Achievements
Essential
- GCSE's in English and Maths
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
Skills/ experience
Essential
- Excellent Customer Service
- Experience in a retail environment
- Good time management skills, able to prioritise
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel to manipulate data
- Ability to format and understand reports generated by computer systems
- Experience with data handling and data validation
- Ability to write, understand and follow procedures
- Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Previous experience of pharmacy computer systems such as EPIC or Ascribe
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment
Disposition
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Of a trustworthy and confidential nature
- Adaptable to changes in working practices
- An understanding of and the ability to undertake the duties outlined in the Job description
- A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy department, responding willingly to the demands of the service with regard to weekend working
- Excellent team player
- Ability to remain professional in busy circumstances
Desirable
- Evidence of team work from previous experience
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Achievements
Essential
- GCSE's in English and Maths
- Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
Skills/ experience
Essential
- Excellent Customer Service
- Experience in a retail environment
- Good time management skills, able to prioritise
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel to manipulate data
- Ability to format and understand reports generated by computer systems
- Experience with data handling and data validation
- Ability to write, understand and follow procedures
- Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Previous experience of pharmacy computer systems such as EPIC or Ascribe
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy environment
Disposition
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Of a trustworthy and confidential nature
- Adaptable to changes in working practices
- An understanding of and the ability to undertake the duties outlined in the Job description
- A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy department, responding willingly to the demands of the service with regard to weekend working
- Excellent team player
- Ability to remain professional in busy circumstances
Desirable
- Evidence of team work from previous experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's hospital
Steelhouse lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's hospital
Steelhouse lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)