Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Technical Officer to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive Pharmacy service to the hospital by providing support in all aspects of the dispensary and pharmacy stores.
Pharmaceutical Sciences at NVQ level 2 (or equivalent as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council) plus GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or above (or their equivalent). NHS Hospital experience desirable, but not essential.
This role is rostered to work 5 days per week (with some weekend and bank holidays as rostered).
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a variety of pharmacy support duties to the stores and dispensary involving labelling, assembling, preparing and dispensing medicines, stock control, receipt and distribution, dispensing of controlled drugs and receipt of prescriptions.
Timely and efficient delivery of requests for pharmaceutical products across the Trust by the dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, signed orders and controlled drugs orders.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To assist in the accurate and safe assembly of medicines to be dispensed for individual patients
- To assist in the preparation of medication for delivery to wards and clinical areas focusing on stock management, distribution and efficient supply
- Process, deliver and unpack stock deliveries ensuring good storage and rotation of stock
- Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of requests for pharmaceutical products across the Trust by the dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, signed orders and controlled drugs orders establishing and maintain a communication link between pharmacy and the wards served.
- Supervising pharmacy support workers, dispensers and trainees in the department and across all wards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To assist in the accurate and safe assembly of medicines to be dispensed for individual patients
- To assist in the preparation of medication for delivery to wards and clinical areas focusing on stock management, distribution and efficient supply
- Process, deliver and unpack stock deliveries ensuring good storage and rotation of stock
- Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of requests for pharmaceutical products across the Trust by the dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, signed orders and controlled drugs orders establishing and maintain a communication link between pharmacy and the wards served.
- Supervising pharmacy support workers, dispensers and trainees in the department and across all wards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Educataional attainments
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
- GCSE English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Two years healthcare experience in a patient facing environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Accurate skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills using plain English
- The ability to listen effectively and to provide clear, concise, accurate information
- The ability to prioritise workload when working under pressure and using own initiative.
- Maintain confidentiality of information at all times
- The ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable to the service needs
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team but also independently.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of colleagues and patients
- Ability to deal with difficult people in person and on the phone.
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times when assisting in providing a Pharmacy service
- Willing to undertake new roles and responsibilities and demonstrating the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
- Presentable in professional setting
Desirable
- Able to work those rostered shifts required of the role
- Able to meet any job related travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications and Educataional attainments
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
- GCSE English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Two years healthcare experience in a patient facing environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Accurate skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills using plain English
- The ability to listen effectively and to provide clear, concise, accurate information
- The ability to prioritise workload when working under pressure and using own initiative.
- Maintain confidentiality of information at all times
- The ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable to the service needs
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team but also independently.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of colleagues and patients
- Ability to deal with difficult people in person and on the phone.
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times when assisting in providing a Pharmacy service
- Willing to undertake new roles and responsibilities and demonstrating the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
- Presentable in professional setting
Desirable
- Able to work those rostered shifts required of the role
- Able to meet any job related travel requirements of the role
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hosp NHS FT
Location 29
Tympath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
