Job summary
Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 3
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Location - Chelmsford - Chelford Court
You could be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacy team in Chelmsford as they provide pharmacy services to our hospitals and units throughout Essex. EPUT Pharmacy are looking for an individual subscribes to our core values of 'We Care, We Learn and We Empower.'
The successful candidate would have knowledge and skills to undertake the mandatory units for an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services. Full training and support will be provided for candidates who have not already undertaken this training.
Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy would be an advantage, but not essential. The ability to travel across the EPUT Region is a necessity as part of this job role.
The post involves working alongside our clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines
Main duties of the job
- To provide support services to the Pharmacy department including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals and other stock items, and dispensing individual patient prescriptions.
- To participate as an active member of specific ward / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To contribute to the pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams.
About us
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust providing adult mental health services, older people's and young people's mental health services, substance misuse services, forensic services and learning disability services to Essex. The Trust also provides Community Health Services within South East Essex, West Essex and Bedfordshire and the Trust wide immunisation services providing immunisations in schools across the county.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and person spec for main duties and responsibilities.
For further information please contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and person spec for main duties and responsibilities.
For further information please contact us.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good standard of general education (Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (Or Willing to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Working within a Team
- Ability to Follow Guidelines and Procedures
Desirable
- Experience of Working within a Pharmacy Environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Stock Rotation
- Fundamental IT Skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel & Teams)
Desirable
- Driving License and Ability to Travel Throughout EPUT Region
- An awareness of Pharmacy and its role within the Health Service
- Knowledge & Understanding of Medicines
Skills
Essential
- A positive and responsible approach to work
- Ability to manoeuvre and distribute heavy loads
- Ability to work within a refrigerated environment with Vaccines
- Able to work to deadlines and time pressures
Desirable
- Understands and Adheres to the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Good standard of general education (Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (Or Willing to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Working within a Team
- Ability to Follow Guidelines and Procedures
Desirable
- Experience of Working within a Pharmacy Environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Stock Rotation
- Fundamental IT Skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel & Teams)
Desirable
- Driving License and Ability to Travel Throughout EPUT Region
- An awareness of Pharmacy and its role within the Health Service
- Knowledge & Understanding of Medicines
Skills
Essential
- A positive and responsible approach to work
- Ability to manoeuvre and distribute heavy loads
- Ability to work within a refrigerated environment with Vaccines
- Able to work to deadlines and time pressures
Desirable
- Understands and Adheres to the Trust Values
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Units E & F Chelford Court, EPUT Pharmacy
37 Robjohns Road, Widford Industrial Estate
Chelmsford
CM1 3AG
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
