Job summary
We are a busy department and are looking for someone who is proactive and highly motivated, that shares our vision and is looking for a new challenge. Applicants will be enthusiastic, organised and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate should display positivity and flexibility. Full training will be provided.
Applicants are encouraged to come and look around our department before applying.
Applicants must have a Level 2 - BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or equivalent pharmacy qualification.
For an informal chat, to arrange a visit or for further information please contact Sarah Winstanley (Team Leader - Dispensary Services) on 0151 482 7963.
Main duties of the job
Working under appropriate supervision you will participate in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will provide accurately dispensed medicines for inpatients, outpatients and discharge prescriptions from the main dispensary and satellite dispensaries at ward level.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary Services position available at WUTH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary Services position available at WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ 2 (Pharmaceutical Services)
- Proven work/study record for at least one year in the last 3 years
- Working in a pharmacy, healthcare environment reception or in a role where accurate stock control is paramount
Desirable
- Dispensing Experience
- Working with pharmaceuticals/medical terminology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to work
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Word processing/e-mail, accuracy entry skills
- Good problem solving skills and an understanding of when to escalate an issue
- Methodical with attention to detail -ability to identify different medicines
- Ability to cope in a busy environment with multiple competing priorities and remain calm
- Conscientious and reliable - willing to go the extra mile for their patients and other team members
- Self motivated and the ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of prescription charges and exemption status
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff and patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to remain standing for long periods of the day
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with departmental rotas
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ 2 (Pharmaceutical Services)
- Proven work/study record for at least one year in the last 3 years
- Working in a pharmacy, healthcare environment reception or in a role where accurate stock control is paramount
Desirable
- Dispensing Experience
- Working with pharmaceuticals/medical terminology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to work
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Word processing/e-mail, accuracy entry skills
- Good problem solving skills and an understanding of when to escalate an issue
- Methodical with attention to detail -ability to identify different medicines
- Ability to cope in a busy environment with multiple competing priorities and remain calm
- Conscientious and reliable - willing to go the extra mile for their patients and other team members
- Self motivated and the ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of prescription charges and exemption status
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff and patients
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to remain standing for long periods of the day
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with departmental rotas
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).
