Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within the Pharmacy Department at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Would you like a varied job role working in a number of different service areas in Pharmacy, to further develop your skills and experience including the following:
- Dispensary: to accurately dispense medicines for patient discharge along with dispensing for out-patient clinics.
- Ward Services: To visit wards to provide a medicines top-up service and also to assist with other medicines related activities.
- Beacon Production Unit - Aseptically preparing individual Chemotherapy treatment for patients either on the ward or in the Beacon Day unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work along side a team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to provide the comprehensive range of services detailed above.
Dispensing will be carried out via a newly installed superfast robot to aid efficiency & accuracy. Along with this we have also had significant upgrades in other key service areas.
Training to undertake any of the roles above will be provided by our lead team who will plan and organise your 1:1 training and mentoring to help you whilst you develop your skills.
We have a comprehensive range of training packages to assist you with underpinning knowledge and to achieve the competencies required for the job role. You will be well supported along your journey.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working hours are Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.
The post holder will also be required to work on the weekend emergency service rota, and bank holiday days on rotation.
Please see job description for full details of the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working hours are Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.
The post holder will also be required to work on the weekend emergency service rota, and bank holiday days on rotation.
Please see job description for full details of the job role.
Person Specification
Please provide a statement of your dispensing experience in your application form.
Essential
- Please describe in detail your dispensing experience to date
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Must be a qualified Dispenser - NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification
Dispensing experience in Pharmacy
Essential
- Must have previous work experience of dispensing in Community or Hospital Pharmacy
Education
Essential
- Must have a good standard of general education - certificates to be provided
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to communicate in English language both written & verbally
Information Technology
Essential
- Ability to adapt and use a range of computer systems including Microsoft word & Excel
Aseptic preparation & knowledge of clean rooms
Desirable
- Please provide details of any experience in Aseptic production
Person Specification
Please provide a statement of your dispensing experience in your application form.
Essential
- Please describe in detail your dispensing experience to date
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Must be a qualified Dispenser - NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification
Dispensing experience in Pharmacy
Essential
- Must have previous work experience of dispensing in Community or Hospital Pharmacy
Education
Essential
- Must have a good standard of general education - certificates to be provided
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to communicate in English language both written & verbally
Information Technology
Essential
- Ability to adapt and use a range of computer systems including Microsoft word & Excel
Aseptic preparation & knowledge of clean rooms
Desirable
- Please provide details of any experience in Aseptic production
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).
