Job summary
FORTUNESWELL PHARMACYBased at Dorset County HospitalHaematology and Oncology Outpatients DepartmentDispensing AssistantFull-TimePermanent
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Fortuneswell Pharmacy team as a Dispensing Assistant.
Fortuneswell Pharmacy is a wholly owned subsidiary Outpatient Pharmacy located in the Fortuneswell Chemotherapy Unit at Dorset County Hospital. Our service includes the supply of medicines to patients and pharmaceutical advice to haematology and oncology outpatients and healthcare professionals. We also provide a home delivery service to patients all over Dorset.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual interested in developing skills within hospital outpatient pharmacy services. Working alongside the Superintendent Pharmacist and Specialist Haematology and Oncology colleagues you will be actively involved in the exciting development of patient services.
The post will involve duties that assist the pharmacist in the dispensing process to provide a safe an efficient service to haematology and oncology patients.
The ideal candidate will have a good general education and demonstrable computer experience. You will be systematic and have a good eye for detail and accuracy. If not already held, you will take part in the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or an equivalent qualification (in house training will be provided).
Prior pharmacy experience is essential. Prior oncology and haematology knowledge desirable but not essential.
Salary negotiable dependent upon experience.
About us
We are a people centered business, where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Fortuneswell Pharmacy means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff who are committed to leading the way through clinical excellence and great customer care.
Fortuneswell pharmacy operates as a separate company to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assisting in the maintenance of an efficient and safe dispensing service.
- Ensuring that work is undertaken in line with policies and procedures.
- Communicate with patients, carers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding routine/sensitive information requiring empathising, reassurance and advisory skills.
- Managing pharmacy stock, including ordering, receipt and inventory management.
- Maintaining a safe working environment.
- Contributing to policy/service development by suggesting changes/improvements within own area of activity.
- Review of staff training materials and Standard Operational Procedures under the supervision of the Superintendent Pharmacist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assisting in the maintenance of an efficient and safe dispensing service.
- Ensuring that work is undertaken in line with policies and procedures.
- Communicate with patients, carers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding routine/sensitive information requiring empathising, reassurance and advisory skills.
- Managing pharmacy stock, including ordering, receipt and inventory management.
- Maintaining a safe working environment.
- Contributing to policy/service development by suggesting changes/improvements within own area of activity.
- Review of staff training materials and Standard Operational Procedures under the supervision of the Superintendent Pharmacist.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of general work experience.
- Evidence of work experience in a pharmacy environment.
Education & Qualification
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 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification within an agreed timescale
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEGDE
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 chaning practices
- Good analytical, judgemental and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent spoken and written language English Language skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of general work experience.
- Evidence of work experience in a pharmacy environment.
Education & Qualification
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 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification within an agreed timescale
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEGDE
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 chaning practices
- Good analytical, judgemental and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent spoken and written language 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.
