Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Pharmacy Assistant to support ward-based medicines management and the clinical pharmacy team. You will assist with dispensing in ward and dispensary areas and help train Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and new staff.

Applicants should have prior hospital or community pharmacy experience and hold at least NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy is desirable.
• Commitment to patient-focused care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy assistant support to clinical pharmacy team at ward level.
• Assist with medicine dispensing in ward and dispensary.
• Support training of PTPTs and new entrants; participate in weekend and late shift systems.

Skills

Ward-based care

Dispensing

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Your focus when working on wards will be to work closely alongside the Medicines Management Technicians (MMTs) at Bedford Hospital to help reduce medication waste and support appropriate storage of medicines. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience. Ward based roles will be included only when dispensary competence and efficiency is embedded.

• To provide pharmacy assistant support to the clinical pharmacy team and ward based medicines management at ward level
• Working closely alongside the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to help reduce medication waste, support appropriate storage medicines and process medication orders through our electronic prescribing system
• To provide medicine dispensing services where necessary
• You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience.

The Pharmacy is a 7 day service and contribution to weekend, bank holiday and late night shifts will be required.,

1. 1. Provide pharmacy assistant support to the Clinical Pharmacy team at ward level
2. 2. Provide medicine dispensing services at ward level and in dispensary.
3. 3. Assist in the training of other members of team, such as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) and new entrants to own role
4. 4. Take part in the late dispensary, weekend and bank holiday shift system
5. 5. Undertake all designated training and consistently demonstrate competence in the relevant underpinning knowledge and skills at NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services
6. 6. Be aware of and comply with all departmental and trust procedures
7. 7. Comply with patient confidentiality procedures
8. 8. Provide 100% customer care at all times

Are you interested in a varied role which has ensuring patients experience the best pharmaceutical care at its heart? We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacy assistants to work as a key part of the clinical pharmacy team at ward level to support patients and nursing staff in using and looking after medicines. If you are interested in this post, you will need previous experience of working in either a hospital or community pharmacy and have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent.

At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to excellence and to the provision of high quality healthcare. We want to be one of the safest hospitals in the country and our patient's safety is our priority., Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.