Job summary
To provide support to the pharmacy team to provide medicines optimisation services. The post holder will work under the supervision of a pharmacy technician to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within Brent & Harrow locations of CNWL through the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines optimisation service. The role will involve direct patient contact.
Main duties of the job
- To complete all tasks in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operating procedures, and local Medicines Policy
- To participate in the operation of efficient medicines stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments.
- To maintain all necessary records including the use of computer equipment and other appropriate documents
- To provide wards and units with technical and clinical medicines optimisation services, under the supervision of a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.
- To maintain safe systems of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and Trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.
- To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the Trust by ensuring the standard of dress and behaviour reflect the professional service offered by the pharmacy department.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all pharmacy staff to act in a way which shows understanding of our core values and willingness to put them into practice.
We expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better
We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.
We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.
We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To complete all tasks in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operating procedures, and local Medicines Policy
- To participate in the operation of efficient medicines stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments.
- To maintain safe systems of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and Trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To complete all tasks in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operating procedures, and local Medicines Policy
- To participate in the operation of efficient medicines stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy, wards and departments.
- To maintain safe systems of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and Trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good baseline education - GCSE's at Grade C or above or equivalent including English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills or equivalent (certificates)
Desirable
- Completed (or willing to complete) a Medicines Optimisation training programme (certificates)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy Setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of Health and Safety practices
- Experience of working to deadlines
- IT experience - email. Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of working at ward level or in a patient facing environment
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to organise self
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Able to uphold Trust values
Desirable
- Knowledge of stock rotation and expiry date checking
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good baseline education - GCSE's at Grade C or above or equivalent including English and Maths
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills or equivalent (certificates)
Desirable
- Completed (or willing to complete) a Medicines Optimisation training programme (certificates)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy Setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of Health and Safety practices
- Experience of working to deadlines
- IT experience - email. Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of working at ward level or in a patient facing environment
- Experience of working in a Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to organise self
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Able to uphold Trust values
Desirable
- Knowledge of stock rotation and expiry date checking
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Park Royal Mental Health Centre Central Way NW10 7NS
Northwick Park Hospital Mental Health Unit Watford Road HA1 3UJ
HA1 3UJ
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
