Oxford Health NHS Trust

Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant - Oxford

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Job summary

The Oxford Health Pharmacy Team are looking for two full time Pharmacy Assistants to join our NHS Dispensary in Kennington, Oxford.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistants to join our dedicated team and support the local community by delivering high-quality pharmacy services to patients within The Oxford Health Foundation Trust.

This role would be suitable for anybody who has previous pharmacy experience, including community pharmacy experience and looking to transition to hospital pharmacy, or anybody looking for a new challenge and is keen to learn and work within a dedicated team. Full appropriate training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

You will have a variety of duties within the department, involving the supply of stock drugs to wards and departments within the Trust across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire.

As part of a team, you will perform tasks such as picking ward stock orders ensuring they reach the wards in a timely manner, booking in deliveries from wholesalers and processing returns.

You will also be involved in the labelling and dispensing of medication using the pharmacy system Ascribe.

An NVQ level 2 in pharmacy would be desirable and experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment would be an advantage however full training will be provided in the department.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS6914612

Job locations

Clinical Pharmacy Support Unit

Unit 46 Sandford Lane

Kennington

OX1 5RW

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

To provide daily support to the Dispensary Team.
Dispense medications for In-patients, Out-patients and for patients being discharged home.
To assist with stock management by generating and receipting orders, and supply stock to Oxford Health sites.
Maintenance of the Dispensary.

For more details, please refer to the JD and PS attached. If you have any questions, or you would like to know more about the role, please give us a call.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

To provide daily support to the Dispensary Team.
Dispense medications for In-patients, Out-patients and for patients being discharged home.
To assist with stock management by generating and receipting orders, and supply stock to Oxford Health sites.
Maintenance of the Dispensary.

For more details, please refer to the JD and PS attached. If you have any questions, or you would like to know more about the role, please give us a call.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English

Desirable

NVQ level 2

Experience

Desirable

Hospital Pharmacy Experience
Community Pharmacy Experience

personal qualities

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
Good communication skills

Desirable

Ability to travel across sites

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English

Desirable

NVQ level 2

Experience

Desirable

Hospital Pharmacy Experience
Community Pharmacy Experience

personal qualities

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
Good communication skills

Desirable

Ability to travel across sites

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clinical Pharmacy Support Unit

Unit 46 Sandford Lane

Kennington

OX1 5RW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Clinical Pharmacy Support Unit

Unit 46 Sandford Lane

Kennington

OX1 5RW

Employer's website

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