Higher Level Pharmacy Support Worker

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits leaflet

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our small and dynamic Pharmacy team. You must possess a full NVQ level II in Pharmacy Services or equivalent dispensing qualification, and you will contribute to safe, accurate dispensing and timely service.

Working in a busy environment, you will assist with the storage, supply and distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, including intravenous fluids, and participate in in-/out-patient dispensing

Qualifications

• Full NVQ level II in Pharmacy Services or equivalent dispensing qualification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork in a pressured environment with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to the pharmacy teams across the service to ensure safe, accurate and timely tasks.
• Assist in the accurate receipt, storage, supply, issue and distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, including intravenous fluids to wards and external customers.
• Participate in the supply of medicines in the form of in- and out-patient dispensing, including accurate receipt, labeling and assembly.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient focus

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level II in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Are you looking to further your career in a specialist area? Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is a fast-paced specialism, with new therapies regularly coming into use., Provide technical assistance and support to the pharmacy teams across the pharmacy service, ensuring a safe, accurate and timely approach in all tasks undertaken.

Support the effectiveness of the technical aspects of the medicines management service and the safe and accurate dispensing of prescriptions.

Assist in the accurate receipt, storage, supply, issue and distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, including intravenous fluids to wards, departments and external customers.

Participate in the supply of medicines in the form of in and out-patient dispensing, including accurate prescription receipt, labelling and assembly, and ensuring prompt completion and distribution, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our small and dynamic Pharmacy team. You must possess a full NVQ level II in Pharmacy Services or equivalent dispensing qualification.

Teamwork is essential to this role so you will be happy working at close quarters with colleagues in an environment that can be pressured and sometimes stressful. A desire to go the extra mile for patients is central to the ethos of our team, so you will have a caring approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as being motivated to look for service improvements.