Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Distribution Team Member - Pharmacy Department

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Job summary

This is to provide a Portering service to the main Pharmacy at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is on every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacists complete prescription requests from the Wards and these need to be hand delivered to the ward within set time frames. Some orders are large and use of the appropriate trolley will be required. Some deliveries will need a signature from the receiving Nurse.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines 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.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays. 7.5 hour shift

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-304

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver all types of Pharmacy products across the Acute Hospital site of Musgrove Park. The items range from small tablet boxes to larger items such as medicinal feeds or fluids. This will require the use of the Pharmacy trolley to ensure compliance with manual handling procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver all types of Pharmacy products across the Acute Hospital site of Musgrove Park. The items range from small tablet boxes to larger items such as medicinal feeds or fluids. This will require the use of the Pharmacy trolley to ensure compliance with manual handling procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Desirable

  • English qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a customer service industry role.

Desirable

  • Dealing with members of the public in a work environment.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Physically fit and able to walk long distances.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Desirable

  • English qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a customer service industry role.

Desirable

  • Dealing with members of the public in a work environment.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Physically fit and able to walk long distances.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Steven Watts

steven.watts@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823343166

Details

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays. 7.5 hour shift

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-304

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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