Pharmacy Assistant (Rotational)

Job summary

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our inpatient pharmacy team at Yeovil District Hospital.

This is a full-time post rotating between the dispensary and distribution areas of the inpatient pharmacy. Working hours will be 9am-5.30pm (1hr unpaid lunch) Monday to Friday. One of these days will need to be a later shift of 9.30am to 6pm. We work approximately 1 in 9 weekends (Sat and Sun) and one bank holiday. You will need to be willing to take part in a basic level training programme as advised by the GPhC. Previous pharmacy experience would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. You need to be willing to take part in all mandatory training and relevant accuracy assessments

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

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.