Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant required for our Public Sector Client based in Antrim Hospital. The Successful candidate will be working 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. The rate of pay will be £11.45 per hour with an immediate start.

This is a temporary position expected to last 6 months initially.

The main Duties include:

• To receive, check and shelve all pharmacy items
• To ensure that all delivery documentation is accurately receipted onto the JAC system and that documentation is endorsed and retained
• Preparation of the regular orders, removal of overstock and appropriate stock rotation / expiry day management
• To assemble and issue daily ward orders
• To assemble and supply IV fluids and procedure pack orders, issuing stock to users via the computer system
• Monitor and maintain pharmacy stock levels within designated areas by regular bin maintenance and assistance in physical stock checks, identifying stock discrepancies and supply shortages.

What We Need from You:

• 5 GCSEs to include English & Maths (Grade A*-C)
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification, OR a willingness to undertake Level 2 Certificate in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office products MS Word and MS Excel

The Next Steps:

• Contact Reece Cullen or Stacey Maxwell on
• Email your cv to ballymena

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer