Job summary
We are looking for two experienced Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistants to join our team.
There are two positions available - one based at Danesbury neurological rehab ward (Welwyn), and one based at Herts and Essex rehab ward (Bishops Stortford).
We are offering 22.5 hours per week, ideally covering Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with a ward-based Pharmacist and the ward nursing team to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient, and cost-effective medicines management programme.
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and able to work on their own, whilst also integrating into a well-established team. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills together with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and primary care.Detailed duties are stated in the job description document.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in a clinical setting with a multidisciplinary team. Computer literacy is essential and experience with SystmOne is desirable. The role will also be supported by a full training package, according to needs.
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - apply now!
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on main responsibilities for this role, please find attached job description and personal specification.
We are a Trust with many different services and work with primary, secondary, andsocial care. As a Community Trust we support the NHS long term plans to shift to care into the community.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) offers a huge range of opportunities for clinical and support staff. Here are some of the reasons for coming on board with us:
- Voted one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country
- A friendly team
- Passionate about patient care
- A culture supporting and empowering our staff
- A massive portfolio of development opportunities
- A place where your views matter
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary as per Agenda for Change terms.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on main responsibilities for this role, please find attached job description and personal specification.
We are a Trust with many different services and work with primary, secondary, andsocial care. As a Community Trust we support the NHS long term plans to shift to care into the community.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) offers a huge range of opportunities for clinical and support staff. Here are some of the reasons for coming on board with us:
- Voted one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country
- A friendly team
- Passionate about patient care
- A culture supporting and empowering our staff
- A massive portfolio of development opportunities
- A place where your views matter
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary as per Agenda for Change terms.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oPharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- oEvidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1
- oLevel 2 qualification/GCSE higher pass or above including maths, English and a science, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience that demonstrates comparable ability in a similar field.
Desirable
- oEvidence of continued professional development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a team
- oRelevant experience of pharmacy practice
- oExperience of stock control
- oExperience of dealing with members of the public
- oBasic understanding of medications
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of using SystmOne
- oRelevant experience of pharmacy practice at ward level
- oExperience of auditing
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- o Good understanding good pharmaceutical practice
- o Evidence of good skills and shows attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- oGood verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels).
- oDemonstrate ability to work towards set procedures
- oDemonstrated accurate numeric skills and attention to detail
- oAbility to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- oAbility to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team.
- oAppreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- oBasic computer skills
Desirable
- oKnowledge of role of community healthcare professionals in provision of health care
- oAbility to provide training sessions to junior staff and other Allied Health Care Professionals
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oWell-organised and motivated oGood attention to detail oAdaptable / flexible approach oAbility to meet deadlines when requested oDemonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills oReliable, polite and approachable oKnows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary oAble to work alone, and in a multi-disciplinary team environment. oQuality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement oConscientious and reliable oHigh standards in terms of conduct, manner and appearance oGood team worker oCourteous and respectful - Relates well with all levels in NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oPharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- oEvidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1
- oLevel 2 qualification/GCSE higher pass or above including maths, English and a science, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience that demonstrates comparable ability in a similar field.
Desirable
- oEvidence of continued professional development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of working in a team
- oRelevant experience of pharmacy practice
- oExperience of stock control
- oExperience of dealing with members of the public
- oBasic understanding of medications
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of using SystmOne
- oRelevant experience of pharmacy practice at ward level
- oExperience of auditing
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- o Good understanding good pharmaceutical practice
- o Evidence of good skills and shows attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- oGood verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels).
- oDemonstrate ability to work towards set procedures
- oDemonstrated accurate numeric skills and attention to detail
- oAbility to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- oAbility to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team.
- oAppreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- oBasic computer skills
Desirable
- oKnowledge of role of community healthcare professionals in provision of health care
- oAbility to provide training sessions to junior staff and other Allied Health Care Professionals
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oWell-organised and motivated oGood attention to detail oAdaptable / flexible approach oAbility to meet deadlines when requested oDemonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills oReliable, polite and approachable oKnows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary oAble to work alone, and in a multi-disciplinary team environment. oQuality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement oConscientious and reliable oHigh standards in terms of conduct, manner and appearance oGood team worker oCourteous and respectful - Relates well with all levels in NHS
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.
