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Job summary

Main area
TMP
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (Including weekends)
Job ref
358-6711989-TMP
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
TMP Leicester General Hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£11.11
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
07/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Medicines Counter Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Welcome to TrustMed Pharmacy, where patient safety and compassionate care are fundamental to our mission.

We are currently seeking a Medicines Counter Assistant to join our dynamic pharmacy team.

If you're passionate about providing efficient, accurate, and safe pharmaceutical services within a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us in our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care working with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This post is a full time position which includes evenings and weekends.

 

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of the Responsible pharmacist, carry out the day to day activities connected with sale & supply, ordering and receipt of medicines and products for retail sale.

Provide advice to patients on the use of medicines and on general health and lifestyle matters within own capability.

 Receive and give out completed prescriptions under the guidance of the Responsible pharmacist, providing feedback on information provided or requested by patients.

Working for our organisation

Your Benefits
 
In addition to a competitive salary and professional fees paid, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance to support your work-life balance.
- Opportunity for funded training courses to enhance your professional development.
- Pension scheme and free life assurance for financial security.
- Access to a range of other benefits designed to promote employee well-being and satisfaction.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description:

1. To effectively handle prescriptions and associated interactions with patients, ensuring a positive and professional user experience

2. To assist in the sales of Over-the-Counter medicines and other goods, under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist and in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures

3.Ensuring a tidy, clean and well maintained pharmacy environment.

4.Supports pharmacy staff in unpacking dispensary orders, checking for accuracy and condition and putting them away correctly with effective stock rotation.

 

Person specification

Customer Service

Essential criteria
  • Experience

Previous pharmacy experience

Essential criteria
  • 2 years experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Customer service qualifications

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Morrison
Job title
Pharmacy Manager
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