Job summary
Broomfield Hospital Pharmacy Department is currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Band 3 Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant to join their busy department. You will assist in the provision of Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate. Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Mid Essex Hospital is part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and the pharmacy department now has around 300 staff working across 3 sites. Although only recently merged, the pharmacy departments across the three sites have been working together under one Chief Pharmacist for a number of years. During this time we have developed standardised systems and re-designed new and on-going services supporting the wider organisation's clinical configuration changes
Main duties of the job
You will assist in the provision of Pharmacy Services to all wards and departments within the Trust, and any external Trusts where appropriate. They will be working as part of the Dispensary team to provide an effective Pharmacy service in both the in-patient dispensary and out-patient dispensary.
Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include;
To accurately dispense medicines for in-patients, either at ward level or in the dispensary.
Working in the outpatient dispensary to undertake the dispensing of medicines and sell over the counter medicines upon training.
To undertake the collection of prescription charges and the provision of advice on medicines usage to patients and carers, where appropriate.
To contribute to efficient computer stock control and ordering in all areas and to ensure that stock rotation procedures are followed, expired medicines are identified and pharmaceutical items returned to the department are dealt with according to procedures at all times.This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the Appraisal and Development Plan process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include;
To accurately dispense medicines for in-patients, either at ward level or in the dispensary.
Working in the outpatient dispensary to undertake the dispensing of medicines and sell over the counter medicines upon training.
To undertake the collection of prescription charges and the provision of advice on medicines usage to patients and carers, where appropriate.
To contribute to efficient computer stock control and ordering in all areas and to ensure that stock rotation procedures are followed, expired medicines are identified and pharmaceutical items returned to the department are dealt with according to procedures at all times.This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the Appraisal and Development Plan process.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equilvalent in hospital pharmacy
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equilvalent in hospital pharmacy
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
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).
