Pharmacy Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Chelmsford, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Pharmacy Support Worker

Band 3

Hours - hours per week

Location - Chelmsford - Chelford Court

You could be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team as we provide pharmacy services to our units throughout Essex. EPUT Pharmacy are looking for an individual who subscribes to our core values of 'We Care, We Learn and We Empower.'

The successful candidate would have knowledge and skills to undertake the mandatory units for an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services. Full training and support will be provided for candidates who have not already undertaken this training.

Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy would be an advantage, but not essential. The ability to travel across the EPUT Region is a necessity as part of this job role. The candidate will be expected to work within the Main Pharmacy in Chelmsford as part of a larger team or within our satellite pharmacies based at Basildon or Colchester as well as working independently at any of our other units throughout the EPUT region.

Part of the Time to Care initiative will see the successful candidates working with the ward teams to provide a fully integrated service that will provide greater support to the nursing and clinical teams through effective medicines inventory management.

This post is ideal for anybody looking to take their first step towards a career in pharmacy as well as those who wish to expand their pharmacy horizons within an enthusiastic and progressive team.

Main duties of the job

To provide support services to the Pharmacy department including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals and other stock items, and dispensing individual patient prescriptions. To participate as an active member of specific ward / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines. To contribute to the pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams. To dispense and supply medication from our satellite pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacy professional. To work alongside our clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.

About us

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust providing adult mental health services, older people's and young people's mental health services, substance misuse services, forensic services and learning disability services to Essex. The Trust also provides Community Health Services within South East Essex, West Essex and Bedfordshire and the Trust wide immunisation services providing immunisations in schools across the county.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and person spec for main duties and responsibilities.

For further information please contact us.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Good standard of general education (Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C (4/5) or above)

Desirable

NVQ or equivalent in Pharmacy Services (Or Willing to work towards)

Skills & Experience

Essential

Good written and oral communication skills Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

Experience of Working within a Pharmacy Environment Experience of working with Standard Operating Procedures Self-Motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Stock Rotation Fundamental IT Skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel & Teams)

Desirable

An understanding of Pharmacy and its role within the Health Service Knowledge & Understanding of Medicines

Personal Qualities

Essential

A positive and responsible approach to work Ability to manoeuvre and distribute heavy loads Ability to work within a refrigerated environment with Vaccines Able to work to deadlines and time pressures Driving License, Access to own Vehicle and able to travel throughout the EPUT region Methodical in Approach with attention to detail

Desirable

Understands and Adheres to the Trust Values Demonstrates Ability to meet set targets Flexibility to meet the needs of the service

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