Pharmacy Assistant/Porter

Hampshire Hospitals NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly team as a Pharmacy Assistant at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Winchester. You'll be responsible for essential tasks like ward top-ups and order picking, contributing significantly to patient care. This full-time role offers flexibility, and you can progress from band 2 to band 3 based on your performance and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ 2 or equivalent within 1 year.
• Experience in customer service and previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ward top-ups, goods in, order picking, and receiving medical gases.
• Maintain patient care and collaboration with ward staff.
• Flexibility to work across various hospital sites.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Service Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

WellSky or similar systems

Job description

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Pharmacy Assistant – Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Base site Pharmacy - Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. With possible work at other HHFT sites depending on requirements.

Role Description:

We are seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy yet friendly team based in the pharmacy. Responsibilities include ward top-ups, goods in, order picking, and receiving medical gases. This role is crucial for patient care and involves close collaboration with ward staff and pharmacy colleagues across various sites.

You should be willing to work hard, capable of managing your workload, and committed to meeting the needs of our service users.

We are open to considering candidates for a progression from band 2 to band 3 if you do not meet all the essential criteria listed.

Working patterns:

Full-time with flexible hours depending on minimum weekly hours.

Main duties of the job:

Performing ward top-ups, goods in, order picking, and receiving medical gases. Maintaining patient care and fostering close working relationships with ward staff and pharmacy colleagues at various sites.

Working for our organisation:

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is central at our sites in Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers medical and surgical services to approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. We provide specialist services nationally and internationally, including treatment for pseudomyxoma peritonei, and are leaders in tertiary liver and colorectal cancer treatment.

The trust employs over 8,600 staff, with an annual turnover exceeding £450 million. As a Foundation Trust, we are accountable to our members through governors who influence our future plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Flexible working arrangements are available; all requests will be considered. Further information can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Person specification:

Training & Qualification

• GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Willingness to work towards NVQ 2 or equivalent within 1 year of starting
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Service Skills

Experience and Knowledge

• Customer service experience, including face-to-face and phone interactions
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and web-based learning
• Experience with general office duties
• Previous pharmacy experience
• Experience with WellSky or similar systems
• Knowledge of stock control

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Teamwork and independent working skills
• Adherence to procedures
• Ability to concentrate in a busy environment
• Understanding of stock control and rotation

Other specific requirements

• Good general health, capable of walking, pushing trolleys, and lifting heavy items
• Responsible and punctual
• Availability to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota
• Willingness to work late shifts as part of a rota
• Ability to work across both hospital sites (RHCH & BNHH)