Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

PHARMACY DEPARTMENTPHARMACY ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER Band 3 Permanent The Pharmacy Department has exciting development opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding team of Pharmacy Assistants. If you wish to be part of a dynamic and innovative Pharmacy team, and start or continue a career in Pharmacy, join us as a Band 3 Dispensing Assistant. We are an innovative forward thinking department entering an exciting new phase. A series of in-house developments are underway, giving the opportunity for successful candidates to be involved in dynamic projects which offer professional progression.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Senior Technician you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department. There will be a requirement to dispense for a range of services including Community Services. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided Hours: 37.5 hrs per week. Staff will work weekends, Bank Holidays & late duties on a rotational basis. Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required

We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-23-HS518PHAR

Job locations

Pharmacy DCH

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION S & TRAINING

Essential

Evidence of good level of education to include GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent
Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services AND/OR willing to undertake and achieve specified Units of NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification within an agreed timescale

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Evidence of general work experience

Desirable

Evidence of work experience preferably some in a pharmacy

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Computer literacy and keyboard skills
Enthusiastic, motivated and able to use initiative and work with minimum supervision
Ability to work methodically and accurately under pressure
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Ability to have a flexible approach to work and to be open to changing practices
Good analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills
Excellent spoken and written English Language skills

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION S & TRAINING

Essential

Evidence of good level of education to include GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent
Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Pharmacy Services AND/OR willing to undertake and achieve specified Units of NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification within an agreed timescale

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Evidence of general work experience

Desirable

Evidence of work experience preferably some in a pharmacy

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Computer literacy and keyboard skills
Enthusiastic, motivated and able to use initiative and work with minimum supervision
Ability to work methodically and accurately under pressure
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Ability to have a flexible approach to work and to be open to changing practices
Good analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills
Excellent spoken and written English Language skills

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.