Job summary
You will be responsible for managing the Dispensary workload on a day to day basis and supporting the Dispensary Manager in service improvements taking part in Quality Improvement Huddles and ensuring that improvements discussed are followed through to completion.
Experience in Robotic Intelligent Storage Systems would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
This would be an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Assistant with hospital Pharmacy experience and a keen interest in utilising technology in the provision of Pharmacy Services.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to demonstrate the essential criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description within your application form. You must also be able to demonstrate our Trust Values, contribute to an inclusive workplace culture and be able to manage your own workload to meet the needs of the service.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent overseas qualification at degree level supported by Pharmacy work experience.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Hospital pharmacy experience or supervisory experience in a community Pharmacy
- Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems
- Proven experience in training and assessment of junior staff
- Recent practical experience in a busy dispensing environment
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Desirable
- EPIC Computer system including Electronic Prescribing
- Operation of Automated Dispensing Robot & Intelligent Storage Systems
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Problem and decision making skills
- Methodical approach to work and good attention to detail
- Patient focused and sensitive to patient needs
- Good patient counselling skills & proficient in providing advice to parents who may be distressed after receiving diagnosis of their childs condition
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, internet, intranet and email
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent overseas qualification at degree level supported by Pharmacy work experience.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Hospital pharmacy experience or supervisory experience in a community Pharmacy
- Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems
- Proven experience in training and assessment of junior staff
- Recent practical experience in a busy dispensing environment
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Desirable
- EPIC Computer system including Electronic Prescribing
- Operation of Automated Dispensing Robot & Intelligent Storage Systems
- Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Problem and decision making skills
- Methodical approach to work and good attention to detail
- Patient focused and sensitive to patient needs
- Good patient counselling skills & proficient in providing advice to parents who may be distressed after receiving diagnosis of their childs condition
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, internet, intranet and email
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
