Nurse and Pharmacy Assistant
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Posted: March 20, 2026
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Quick Summary
The nurse and pharmacy assistant will manage the pharmacy in Georgetown Hospital under the direction of the Senior Medical Officer, ensuring medicines are managed in line with the NMC Standards for Medicine Management. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a hospital setting, with a strong understanding of pharmacy management and NMC standards.
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Job Description
JOB TITLE: Nurse and Pharmacy Assistant
TEAM: Health Services
REPORTS TO: Senior Medical Officer
JOB PURPOSE:
The main function of this role is to manage the pharmacy in Georgetown Hospital under the direction of the Senior Medical Officer; ensuring medicines are managed in line with the NMC Standards for Medicine Management.
In addition you will be required to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide good quality patient care to all patients, in accordance with the St Helena Nursing legislation and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, for Nurses and Midwives (copy attached). This will include carrying out shift work as a nurse when operationally required.
The nature of this role means the post holder may need to work unsociable hours in evenings and weekends
THIS ROLE WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
MAIN DUTIES
• Under the guidance of the Medical Officers, manage the supplies for the pharmacy, and dry store (including ordering drugs and other consumables from suppliers).
• Attend out-patient clinics and dispense medication and treatment as prescribed by the Medical Officers.
• Keep the pharmacy and the dry store tidy; maintaining accurate stock records and statistics.
• Take active part in maintenance of hygienic standards and cleanliness within the hospital environment.
• To cover for Nursing Sisters in their absence in the provision of nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital and those attending on an outpatient basis
• To attend all emergencies, whenever on duty or out of working hours, working within the hospital team.
• Undertake any other related duties as requested by the Senior Medical Officer or Medical Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work in a professional manner as stated in the Professional Code of Conduct, (NMC).
• Maintain the health and safety of patients at all times.
• Maintain the patients’ confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain a high quality of patient care using evidence-based practice.
• Treat patients politely, keeping their dignity and privacy. Respect patients’ views, making sure that personal belief does not prejudice their care.
• Practice in accordance with protocols and guidelines set by doctors and nurses, using Department of Health guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining resources to a high standard.
• Responsible for own professional development using reflective practice and Continuing Professional Development.
• Participate in in-service training and attend any training, to keep up-to-date with current practices, recognising the limits of one’s professional competence.
• Play an active role in health promotion activities to the community, participating in the prevention of disease.