Pharmacy Support Worker | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

27 days holiday

NHS pension

Relocation package £8K

Season ticket loans

Flexible working

Job share option

Staff discounts

Résumé du poste

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is recruiting a Pharmacy Support Worker to join a team delivering pharmacy services across the EPUT region. You will support the Pharmacy department with stock management, dispensing prescriptions, and contributing to ward-based pharmaceutical care.

This role is ideal for someone taking their first step into pharmacy, with NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification, training provided, and flexibility for full or part-time hours.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services is required.
• Full training provided for candidates who have not undertaken the training.
• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy is advantageous but not essential.
• A driving license and vehicle are preferred due to regional travel across the EPUT.
• Role involves working in main and satellite pharmacies across the EPUT region.

Responsabilités

• Provide support services to the Pharmacy department including ordering, receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals and other stock items, and dispensing prescriptions.
• Participate as an active member of ward/unit/clinical teams, supporting safe and effective use of medicines.
• Contribute to the pharmacy service to specific wards/units/clinical teams.
• Dispense and supply medication from satellite pharmacies under supervision of a registered pharmacy professional.
• Collaborate with clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver integrated pharmaceutical care.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Outils

Driving license

Description du poste

Pharmacy Support Worker | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

You could be part of a dynamic & enthusiastic team as we provide pharmacy services to our units throughout Essex.

The successful candidate would have knowledge & skills to undertake the mandatory units for an NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services. Full training & support will be provided for candidates who have not already undertaken this training.

Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy would be an advantage, but not essential. The ability to travel across the EPUT Region is a necessity as part of this job role and therefore a driving license and vehicle is preferred. The candidate will be expected to work within the Main Pharmacy in Chelmsford as part of a larger team or within our satellite pharmacies based at Basildon or Colchester as well as working independently at any of our other units throughout the EPUT region. Please be aware that many locations in the EPUT region are not accessible by public transport. preference.

Part of the Time to Care initiative will see the successful candidates working with the ward teams to provide a fully integrated service that will provide greater support to the nursing and clinical teams through effective medicines inventory management.

This post is ideal for anybody looking to take their first step towards a career in pharmacy as well as those who wish to expand their pharmacy horizons within an enthusiastic & progressive team.

We are looking for staff for full or part time hours for working patterns that work for both the successful candidate/s and our team. Regular Hours are Monday and Friday 09:00-17:30 with occasional rota hours of 07:30-16:00. We would ask that you specify what hours you are willing to work in your application

• To provide support services to the Pharmacy department including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals and other stock items, and dispensing individual patient prescriptions.
• To participate as an active member of specific ward / unit / clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To contribute to the pharmacy service to specific wards / units / clinical teams.
• To dispense and supply medication from our satellite pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacy professional.
• To work alongside our clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please see the Job Description and person spec for main duties and responsibilities.

For further information please contact us.

£24,853 (role is a proportion of Band 4 in line with annex 21 of AfC)