Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensaries - Peterborough
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Job summary
Pharmacy support worker - dispensaries (Peterborough site) band2 to 3 progression role
Are you seeking a career within Pharmacy Services or maybe you're a current Pharmacy dispenser / assistant / PSW seeking a new challenge?
We are now inviting applications for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy Dispensaries team based at Peterborough City Hospital for a full time, band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker role.
As part of the role, we will support you to develop the core competencies needed to carry out the full range of duties through work experience and training, which will result in the completion of the level 2 dispensing course. We are also excited to be able to offer progression to Band 3, following the successful completion of all training and sign off on all the specific job competencies - likely to take around 12 months.
With our new Band 2 to 3 progression route there is no better time to join NWAFT Pharmacy department.
Main duties of the job
This essential post provides the opportunity for a committed person to learn pharmacy skills with both new and innovative technology and systems within a busy outpatient and inpatient dispensary and Pharmacy service.
- Assist in the accurate receipt, storage, supply, issue and distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, including intravenous fluids to wards, departments and external customers
- Be responsible for the assessment of and subsequent re-cycling, returning or disposal of stock from the ward areas against agreed criteria.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
16 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-F-6543345
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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