Pharmacy Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting the safe and effective use of medicines in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment?

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Pharmacy Assistant (Band 2) on behalf of the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, supporting its Healthcare in Prison service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated pharmacy team delivering high quality medicines management and contributing directly to patient care within a secure setting.

The Role:

* Assist with the receipt, storage and issue of pharmaceutical products, ensuring accurate record keeping.

* Support the dispensing, labelling and packaging of prescribed items under appropriate supervision.

* Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment in all work areas.

* Participate in the treatment room top up service and process medication returns when required.

* Assist with the preparation of pharmaceutical products and cleaning of equipment.

* Monitor stock rotation and expiry dates to support safe and efficient medicines handling.

* Support waste management in line with Trust policies.

* Communicate effectively with internal staff and external suppliers regarding stock and deliveries.

* Provide a prescription portering service to treatment rooms.

* Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

The Person:

* 3 GSCE grades passed, including maths and english.

* Full UK driving licence and access to a car, unless exempt under disability legislation.

What is in it for you:

* A unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist healthcare setting.

* Generous annual leave and access to flexible working arrangements.

* The opportunity to contribute to a service that provides essential care to vulnerable individuals.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please send your CV or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group, on 028 9693 5501.

If this role is not quite right for you, please visit mcsgroup.jobs to explore additional opportunities.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. #PublicSector

*This position is subject to an Enhanced criminal record check through AccessNI. (including barred list check) A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

*Appointment is also subject to achieving Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance with the Trust.