Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 2 - Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 367-CORP-8859-A
- Employer
- Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9FB
- Town
- Radlett
- Salary
- £23,615 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Assistant
Band 2 - Band 3
Values Based Screener
At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.
http://hpft.recruitforvalues.com/
Job overview
Would you like to start your journey in pharmacy or would you like to expand your knowledge and experience in pharmacy?
An opportunity has arisen to join our motivated, friendly and forward thinking team supporting the supply of medicines from our Kingfisher Court Pharmacy Department.
We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about improving the lives of those living with mental health issues. Previous experience in pharmacy is not required, as you will be provided with competency based training and support to help you expand on your knowledge and experience.
Applicants should have a qualification equivalent to the NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. No prior pharmacy experience is needed as applicants without qualification will be given full training. Applicants without qualification will be initially employed as a band 2, which will increase to a band 3 at the completion of training. As this is a funded progression post, the Agenda for Change pay band will be discussed at interview and will be determined accordingly and proof of qualifications and education will be required.
Interview Dates - 24th & 25th February 2025
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of this role is to perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager (or nominated supervisor), in line with current policies and procedures.
- To receive, dispense, hand out prescriptions and provide other support services to the Pharmacy department, including the receipt of orders and the supply of medicines to wards and departments.
- To support the pharmacy purchasing and distribution service.
- To carry out basic pharmacy duties and assist in the provision of a high quality, patient orientated service.
- To support and where possible contribute to pharmacy audit and effectiveness activities across the trust.
- To provide an efficient administration service within the Pharmacy department
Working for our organisation
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Dispensing experience
· Pharmacy stock control experience
· Ability to take, evaluate and act on messages, or pass on to appropriate staff
· Good communication skills – oral and written
· Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, numeracy / calculations skills
· Good time management skills
· Ability to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines
· Ability to organise and prioritise workload
· Ability to follow departmental and Trust procedures
· Able to travel using own vehicle to various Trust sites and other locations across Hertfordshire.
*Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
· The job will require frequent use of VDU equipment every day and intense concentration in a sometimes-noisy open plan dispensary environment.
· The post holder may encounter challenging/hostile service users when visiting the mental health units.
Regular requirement to deal with distressing or emotionally charged situations.
Person specification
Qualifications/Education/Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) or willingness to complete within one year of course induction day.
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, Grade C or above or 4/5 (or equivalent)
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Computer literate including Microsoft Office package, internet, intranet and other IT systems
- Dealing with customers
- Using computer systems for stock control
- Experience of working under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills – oral and written
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, numeracy / calculations skills
- Able to travel using own vehicle to various Trust sites and other locations across Hertfordshire. *Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
Desirable criteria
- Dispensing experience
- Pharmacy stock control experience
- Knowledge of Ascribe/EMIS Pharmacy system
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria McCarthy
- Job title
- Lead Technician Procurement Education & Training
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923633734
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