Pharmacy support worker stores and distribution

Job summary

• Will work in the dispensary and procurement & distribution (P&D) areas of the Inpatient Pharmacy.
• Will assist in coordinating the safe and accurate distribution of medicines to patients, wards, departments, and other users within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT).
• Will follow all legal and departmental practices including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines, lifting and handling regulations and all trust policies and procedures.
• Will be expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services, and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst always observing the "Statement on Professional Conduct" issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• To work towards achieving a General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited Pharmacy Support worker qualification within one year, as part of the new requirements for education and training of Pharmacy support staff.
• Majority of work carried out is done standing and includes occasional lifting of heavy items. There will be exposure to potentially hazardous working conditions including handling of cytotoxic drugs and various other agents under COSHH regulations.

Main duties of the job

• Concentration when receiving, storing and issuing medicines to minimise the risk of errors.
• To work in a timely manner with efficiency and accuracy.
• Working in a busy procurement and distribution area dealing with suppliers and delivery personnel and hospital drivers.
• Prioritising work and communicating supply problems to pharmacy and hospital staff.
• Frequent lifting of packages and ward boxes, following strict moving and handling procedures.
• Working at ward level with occasional contact with patients that may cause emotional distress.
• Handling frequent interruptions to answer the telephone to deal with enquiries.
• Majority of work carried out is done standing for long periods of the day.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP218AL

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP218AL

Employer's website

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

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