Job summary
The Pharmacy Stores at UHD, Poole site is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to work in the store. In this role you will be responsible for the day to day 'top up' of medicines, picking and supplying to wards and departments, receipting medicines into the department from wholesalers and suppliers, ensuring the timely and accurate supply to wards and departments within the trust. You will be integral to maintaining a quality supply service.
Please note this is a physical role and includes manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending with boxes in the range of 6kg to 20kg. Requires the ability to use mechanical aids to manoeuvre loads of over 20kg (full training will be given).These tasks may be required to be sustained for several periods in a working day.
Walking over distances and for prolonged time is required to perform the duties that are located across the hospital site.
This is an exciting time for us as the Bournemouth Hospital site develops into the major emergency hospital and the Poole Hospital site becomes the major planned hospital for Dorset. The two Trusts merged in October 2020 to become the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. There will be a single pharmacy team and whilst this post will be based at the Bournemouth site there may also be some time working on the Poole site.
Main duties of the job
The pharmacy services are well regarded in the Trusts and recognised as a key element to any clinical development. The Pharmacy team is forward thinking; we embrace change and are constantly looking for ways to improve the service. We understand the importance of good team working and have strong links with other professions. The patient is at the centre of all that we do and our strategy is to provide a pharmacy service that has medicines optimisation at its heart.
Please search for our Pharmacy video on Youtube to learn more about us;
Pharmacy recruitment RBCH January 2020
Why join us?
Our staff say; "We have a very friendly, welcoming and supportive workforce that helps each other even when we are up against it", "The job is rewarding. I know my work makes a difference to patient care" and "Feel a sense of community - like everyone is looking out for you"..
The Health & Wellbeing of staff is high on the Trust's agenda and there is plenty of support. The NHS provides a good pension and annual leave and bank holiday allowance.
Dorset is a superb area to live. We have access to beautiful areas such as the New Forest and the Purbecks as well as our miles of golden beaches. Bournemouth has two universities and is a vibrant town with plenty of options for entertainment. Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth airport, ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants would ideally have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical science (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this qualification
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
This role requires one late finish per week (closing at 5.30pm), weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year.
This is a band 2 role with progression to a band 3.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: Tuesday 1st August 2023but there may be some flexible around this date, please contact us to discuss further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants would ideally have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical science (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this qualification
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
This role requires one late finish per week (closing at 5.30pm), weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year.
This is a band 2 role with progression to a band 3.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: Tuesday 1st August 2023but there may be some flexible around this date, please contact us to discuss further.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE's to grade C in English, Maths and Science
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science (or willing to work towrds)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good verbal communication.
- Precise, accurate, methodical, good attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Physically fit - this post includes manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending with boxes up to 20kg. These tasks may be required to be sustained for several periods in a working day.
- Walking over distances and for prolonged time is required to perform the duties that are located across the hospital site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE's to grade C in English, Maths and Science
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science (or willing to work towrds)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good verbal communication.
- Precise, accurate, methodical, good attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Physically fit - this post includes manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending with boxes up to 20kg. These tasks may be required to be sustained for several periods in a working day.
- Walking over distances and for prolonged time is required to perform the duties that are located across the hospital site.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
