Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Higher Level Pharmacy Support Worker for Ophthalmology

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Higher Level Support Worker to join our Pharmacy team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of pharmaceutical services within the Bucks Cataract Unit. This position requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

Individuals with no prior pharmacy experience will be considered, as full training will be provided.

This position requires the candidate to be committed to work towards (or have already achieved) a GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standard. Full training and course funding to be organised by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Be responsible for the top-up and put away service of stock medication for the Bucks Cataract Unit/Alcon Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Be responsible for collecting prescriptions from the Bucks Cataract Unit/Alcon Unit, delivering them to the outpatient pharmacy at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, then collecting the dispensed eyedrops for the Bucks Cataract Unit/Alcon Unit.
Accurately cost out medications to patients who were seen in ophthalmic clinics on the Pharmacy JAC system.
Complete all relevant paperwork and maintain accurate records.
Follow all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) The Green Guide, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Be expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services, and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst observing at all times the "Statement on Professional Conduct" issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Already hold or be committed to work towards achieving a GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standards. Full training and course funding to be organised by the Trust, registration onto a course must be within 3 months of the start of employment.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum ( pro-rata for part time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

434-SCC5939557

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Sound educational background GCSE or equivalent OR Recent course attendance and qualification received
GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standards OR Willingness to work towards this

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy or Community / licensed dispensing pharmacy within UK
Experience of managing stock or order processing

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to work to SOPs accurately and in a timely fashion
To understand and be able to work within UK law governing the handling of medicines and supply
Ability to work in a calm fashion in a busy department with multiple interruptions
Accuracy/attention to detail
To have a positive attitude and the ability to recognise and embrace new ideas
Ability to work and communicate well within a team and to work alone
Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues
Ability to communicate in a courteous, clear and concise manner, both verbal and written to patients, members of the public, colleagues and other healthcare professionals
To have basic keyboard/computer skills

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Sound educational background GCSE or equivalent OR Recent course attendance and qualification received
GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standards OR Willingness to work towards this

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy or Community / licensed dispensing pharmacy within UK
Experience of managing stock or order processing

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to work to SOPs accurately and in a timely fashion
To understand and be able to work within UK law governing the handling of medicines and supply
Ability to work in a calm fashion in a busy department with multiple interruptions
Accuracy/attention to detail
To have a positive attitude and the ability to recognise and embrace new ideas
Ability to work and communicate well within a team and to work alone
Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues
Ability to communicate in a courteous, clear and concise manner, both verbal and written to patients, members of the public, colleagues and other healthcare professionals
To have basic keyboard/computer 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)