Higher level support worker - Dispensary Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein engagierter Higher Level Support Worker wird gesucht, um das dynamische Team in den Apotheken von Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust zu unterstützen. In dieser Rolle helfen Sie bei der Zubereitung von Medikamenten und der Bereitstellung von Informationen für Patienten und Mitarbeiter. Sie sind ein wichtiger Teil des Teams, das sicherstellt, dass die Dienstleistungen reibungslos und effizient ablaufen. Mit einem Fokus auf hohe Qualität und Genauigkeit haben Sie die Möglichkeit, in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu lernen und sich weiterzuentwickeln. Bewerben Sie sich jetzt für eine erfüllende Karriere im Gesundheitswesen!

Benefits

Generöse jährliche Urlaubsansprüche

Zugang zu NHS-Rabattprogrammen

Flexible Arbeitsmöglichkeiten

Gesundheits- und Wellnessdienste

Qualifications

• Proaktive und flexible Einstellung zur Arbeit.
• Fähigkeit, unter Druck zu priorisieren und zu arbeiten.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Apothekerteams bei der Medikamentenabgabe.
• Überwachung anderer Mitarbeiter in der Apotheke.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Education

Keine spezifische Ausbildung erforderlich

Tools

Apothekensoftware

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and reliable individual looking to make a real difference in patient care? We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Support Worker to join our busy and dynamic dispensaries, providing vital support to our pharmacy team and ensuring smooth and efficient running of the operational services.

You will play a key role in supporting the pharmacy team by assisting with various dispensary tasks, including preparing medication for dispensing and providing information to patients and staff. Excellent communication skills are a must in this busy department, whilst ensuring high quality care is provided, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

You must be pro-active, flexible, and able to work under pressure to prioritise work both in a team and working alone. This post will support the Specialist Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary with the day-to-day delivery of the Pharmacy Inpatient dispensary service.

We welcome applications from our community colleagues as well as those with no previous pharmacy experience. All training is provided and fully funded by the department. There are further development and career progression within the department.

If this is you and you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, or just looking for a career change with a challenge then dont hesitate to apply today!

Will assist the Lead Pharmacy Support Worker in coordinating the safe and accurate dispensing and distribution of medicines, including Controlled Drugs (CDs) to patients, wards, departments, and other users within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT.) Work will be carried out under the control and direction of senior pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Will work in the dispensary and dispense a wide range of medicines to wards, clinics and outpatients, use the pharmacy computer systems in order to carry out all tasks in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring safe and efficient pharmacy service can be provided whilst delivering the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Will supervise other staff in the dispensary and participate in the distribution of medicines throughout the Trust.

Will follow all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.

Will be expected to contribute and assist in the development of pharmaceutical services, and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst always observing the Statement on Professional Conduct issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Tuesday 13 May 2025