Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant – Callington Road Pharmacy-Apply now

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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Job Details

Posting Date: 20 February 2024

Salary: £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 05 March 2024

Location: Bristol, BS4 5BJ

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: C9342-24-0243

Dispensary

  • Assist in providing a safe dispensary service under supervision, following policies.
  • Dispense prescriptions accurately, referring unusual cases to a Pharmacist.
  • Use pharmacy IT system for precise labels.
  • Dispense controlled drugs, maintaining records per legislation.
  • Dispense clinical trial materials and special items.
  • Dispense compliance aids, addressing nursing staff and patient needs.
  • Undertake manual top-up of medication, stock checks, and expiry date checks.
  • Assist in quality assurance procedures and maintain safe systems of work.
  • Keep the department clean, tidy, and assist in staff training.

Pharmacy Stores

  • Assist in safe pharmacy stores and distribution service under supervision.
  • Raise and receipt orders, check stock levels, and issue required amounts to wards.
  • Receive and put away deliveries, resolving errors with suppliers.
  • Issue stock items to wards and clinics, perform stock checks and expiry date checks.
  • Deliver urgent items to the dispensary.
  • Use pharmacy’s computerized stock control system.

General Duties

  • Take responsibility for personal and professional development.
  • Foster good relationships with pharmacy and other AWP staff.
  • Follow Trust manual handling guidelines.
  • Ensure proper stock rotation and documentation.
  • Refer drug-related requests to the appropriate Pharmacist.
  • Maintain safe systems of work, following department policies and health guidelines.
  • Participate in weekend and bank holiday services.
  • Manage workload effectively, demonstrate multitasking capabilities, and complete in-house training.

Other Duties

  • The post holder may perform duties beyond the job description, subject to variations without changing the general character of the role. Significant changes may warrant re-evaluation.

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Posted: September 21st, 2026