Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacy assistant x 2 who would like to expand their skills within the medicines supply team working at Guy's and St Thomas' Dispensaries
Main responsibilities will involve:Inventory management including receipt of medicine deliveriesDispensing and supply of medicines for inpatient and discharge Supervision of pharmacy assistants The successful candidates musthave NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services andbe able to demonstrate:JAC pharmacy systems skills Supervisory skills Ability be self directed and work independentlyAbility to work accurately to precise timescales and deadlines
For further information or an informal visit contact Lewis Ryan or Jayne Amponsah on telephone on 02071885053
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for pharmacy support duties for stock control, labelling, assembly, dispensing and receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals and clinical services at ward level.
Please see the Job description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this post.
About us
The Pharmacy and Medicines Management Directorate is responsible for £110m, 365 WTE and leads a number of quality and safety improvements as well as very successful medicines optimisation initiative through our Trust wide Fit for the Future programme. The Directorate is critical to education, research and delivering world class clinical care across the full spectrum of pharmacy and medicine management services. The directorate encompasses acute, children's and community clinical services. In addition it has responsibility for procurement, logistics, classical manufacturing and the safe and effective use of medicine whilst tailoring their use to the needs of individual patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacy assistant who would like to expand their skills within the medicines supply team working at Guy's hospital.
Main responsibilities will involve:*Inventory management
*Ward based duties to ensure timely delivery of medicines to patients
*Dispensing and supply of medicines for inpatient and discharge
*Supervision of pharmacy assistants.
*Working closely with dialysis units.
*Re-costing to help with finance reports.
*Safe and secure handling of medicines.
The successful candidates musthave NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services andbe able to demonstrate:JAC pharmacy systems skills Supervisory skills Ability to be self directed and work independentlyAbility to work accurately to precise timescales and deadlines
For further information or an informal visit contact Lewis Ryan or Jayne Amponsah on telephone on 02071885053
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacy assistant who would like to expand their skills within the medicines supply team working at Guy's hospital.
Main responsibilities will involve:*Inventory management
*Ward based duties to ensure timely delivery of medicines to patients
*Dispensing and supply of medicines for inpatient and discharge
*Supervision of pharmacy assistants.
*Working closely with dialysis units.
*Re-costing to help with finance reports.
*Safe and secure handling of medicines.
The successful candidates musthave NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services andbe able to demonstrate:JAC pharmacy systems skills Supervisory skills Ability to be self directed and work independentlyAbility to work accurately to precise timescales and deadlines
For further information or an informal visit contact Lewis Ryan or Jayne Amponsah on telephone on 02071885053
Person Specification
Knowledge and qualifications
Essential
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ level 2
Desirable
- NVQ customer Services Level 2
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy Customer Services
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to work to set procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrates the ability to dispense accurately to set standards
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise routine tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrates the ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrates the ability to supervise and train others
- Demonstrates the ability to communiucate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrates the ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
- Abilty to use Pharmacy computer systems
- Abilty to accurately use numeracy skills
- Demonstrates the ability to use effective customer service skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS
Person Specification
Knowledge and qualifications
Essential
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ level 2
Desirable
- NVQ customer Services Level 2
- Pharmaceutical Services NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy Customer Services
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to work to set procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrates the ability to dispense accurately to set standards
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise routine tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrates the ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrates the ability to supervise and train others
- Demonstrates the ability to communiucate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Demonstrates the ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
- Abilty to use Pharmacy computer systems
- Abilty to accurately use numeracy skills
- Demonstrates the ability to use effective customer service skills
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS
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).
