Pharmacy Assistant (Rotational)

Dispensary: Dispense prescriptions accurately for YDH wards, somerset community hospitals, St Margaret's Hospice in Taunton and somerset mental health teams etc. Assisting in a range of other Dispensary related duties as required e.g. covering reception and topping up of consumables

Distribution: You will carry out a medicines top-up service on wards and will assist with other medicines related duties i.e. picking stock, medicines expiry checks, stock checks and returning medicines. You will be required to carry out some heavy lifting in the IV store although this work is rotated between the team members and is only for a small portion of the day.

Please see detailed job description document attached which also has the person specification included.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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