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Pharmacy Services Apprentice

East Kent Hospitals Nhs Trust
Pay: £131.25 Text
Location: Kent Canterbury United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Jan 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02558429
2017-11-07 2017-12-07

Job Description

The successful candidate will be working within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital in the Pharmacy department. 



Your main duties will be: 




  • To ensure that all customers and telephone calls are attended to promptly in a friendly manner and are referred on appropriately. 

  • Receive prescriptions according to current protocols, as well as tracking all the prescriptions.  

  • To dispense or sell medicines in accordance with local procedures under supervision ensuring that stock levels are correctly maintained JAC system.  

  • To return stock to shelves after dispensing and to ensure that all supplies are replenished.  

  • To sort out returned drugs for reuse or disposal according to agreed procedures. 

  • To use JAC system to undertake routine checks of stock levels in the Pharmacy, checking expiry dates and ensuring that the stock is rotated accordingly.  

  • To assist in ordering receipt and storage of pharmacy supplies. 

  • To maintain a clean, safe working environment by cleaning and tidying the dispensary. 

  • To assist in the delivery of medicines to wards, outside units and customers as necessary.

  • To follow up all outstanding orders, refer to purchasing officers if necessary.  

  • To assist in the accurate input of invoicing and credit matching.  

  • To assist in the purchase of urgent pharmaceuticals.  

  • To assist in the use of web based NHS messenger. 


Personal Qualities :

  • Good telephone manner and message handling skills 

  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively 

  • Good team worker 

  • Ability to work with constant interruptions 



Skills Required :

  • Customer Service 

  • Communication skills, both verbal and written 

  • Good interpersonal skills, diplomacy, tact and awareness of others 

  • Organisational skills 

  • Attention to detail 

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills 

  • Good computer and keyboard skills 



Future Prospects : Possible permanent position.

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