Pharmacy Support Worker

Job summary

You could be part of a dynamic & enthusiastic team as we provide pharmacy services to our units throughout Essex.

The successful candidate would have knowledge & skills to undertake the mandatory units for an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services. Full training & 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 and therefore a driving license and vehicle is preferred. The candidate will be expected to work within the Main Pharmacy in Chelmsford as part of a larger team or within our satellite pharmacies based at Basildon or Colchester as well as working independently at any of our other units throughout the EPUT region. Please be aware that many locations in the EPUT region are not accessible by public transport. preference.

Part of the Time to Care initiative will see the successful candidates working with the ward teams to provide a fully integrated service that will provide greater support to the nursing and clinical teams through effective medicines inventory management.

This post is ideal for anybody looking to take their first step towards a career in pharmacy as well as those who wish to expand their pharmacy horizons within an enthusiastic & progressive team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for staff for full or part time hours for working patterns that work for both the successful candidate/s and our team. Regular Hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 with occasional rota hours of 07:30-16:00. We would ask that you specify what hours you are willing to work in your application

• 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.
• To dispense and supply medication from our satellite pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacy professional.
• To work 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.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.