Pharmacy Dispensary Support Worker

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking candidates for a Pharmacy-related support role. The position requires GCSEs in math and English, good communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Desirable experience includes hospital or retail pharmacy and advising on safe drug storage. The role emphasizes attention to procedures, strong organisational skills, and flexibility to handle interruptions while supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate with all other members of the team.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Able to communicate with other healthcare professionals.
• IT skills (for Pharmacy computer).
• 2 GCSE in math and English language grade 4-9 or A-C.
• Able to offer advice on safe storage of drugs.
• Able to work to procedures.
• Evidence of organisational skills (e.g. prioritising/time management).
• Able to stand/be on feet for long periods.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

GCSEs (math & English)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details about this role, please refer to attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

Person specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 2 GCSE in math and English language grade 4-9 or A-C

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to work to procedures
• Evidence of: Organisational skills e.g. prioritising/time management

Desirable criteria

• Worked in another hospital or retail Pharmacy
• Able to offer advice on the safe storage of drugs

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate with all other members of the team
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Able to communicate with other healthcare professionals
• IT skills (for Pharmacy computer)

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
• Self-motivation
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to concentrate for long periods

Desirable criteria

• Ability to stand/be on feet for long periods of time
• Able to deal with regular interruptions and demands
• Able to deal with distressed or aggressive people on the phone / face to face
• Ability to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells

Important Information

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.