Pharmacy Support Worker

6 months ago

Grimsby, United Kingdom NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Looking for an exciting new challenge within a Pharmacy Aseptic service?

If you have a keen attention to detail, a flexible approach to working, good communication skills and the ability to work in a busy and demanding working environment, then look no further

We are seeking a Band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker to join our friendly Pharmacy Aseptic Team at our Grimsby Hospital.

You will be supported in your development through our in-house bespoke training plan, which will include dispensing and the ability to prepare intravenous chemotherapy / parental nutrition and other various tasks within our Aseptic unit.

The Trust opened a new high specification Aseptic Preparation Suite at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby in April 2017 which provides treatments for patients to both Scunthorpe and Grimsby sites.

The person will need to be enthusiastic with good communication skills. Once you have passed our bespoke training programme (circa 12-16 months), you will progress to Band 3 higher-level Pharmacy Support Worker within the team (see Band 3 job description attached for information). Those with relevant previous experience within an Aseptic Service may progress quicker.

If you are interested in applying, please watch the following video to see what is it like to be working in the aseptic unit:

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

Preparation and dispensing of chemotherapy, CIVAS and parenteral nutrition products within the Aseptic Preparation Suite.Assist with the delivery of the Clinical Trials service.Assist with the environmental monitoring and cleaning of the Aseptic Preparation Suite.

The candidate may be required to work flexibly in supporting the Trust’s directive of 7 day working, participating in rotas and / or shift working as necessary including weekend and bank holiday working.

Working for our organisation

We’re a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

 “We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. 

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Special working conditions
Adhere to associated hygiene and clothing requirements of individual work areas. This may involve:
• Absence of make-up
• Removal of jewellery
• Wearing of protective clothing including hoods, facemasks and gloves.
• Working in a confined space for up to periods of 3 hours at a time
• Prepares cytotoxic medicines under COSHH guidelines

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

•NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services qualification or equivalent within Pharmacy•Sound educational background- GCSE level C or above (or equivalent) or proven numeracy/literacy skills to an acceptable level

Desirable criteria

Willingness to pursue further trainingComputer literate

Occupational Experience

Essential criteria

•Previous pharmacy experience in hospital or community pharmacy.

Desirable criteria

•Previous experience of working in an aseptic unit / clean room environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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