Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level - Stores and Distribution

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level who will support the Lead Store and Distribution Technician in delivering quality service. The role requires NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and offers full training in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should be motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure, contributing positively to the Pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment is essential.
• The applicant must possess an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the use of automation within Pharmacy stores.
• Assist with the receipt, supply, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• Train and supervise staff of all abilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Pressure management

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Support Worker Higher Level Stores & Distribution who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The Pharmacy department is expanding the use of digital technology to support the development of processes providing an innovative approach to the service delivery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team, to support with delivering a quality service to our internal and external customers. The successful candidate must have a desire to provide a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service to patients. 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 Lead Store and Distribution Technician with the day-to-day delivery of the Pharmacy Store and Distribution service, which includes the supervision, organisation and training of the local Pharmacy services team.

Applicants must already hold Level 2 Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job include working with a dedicated team, supervising the use of automation within Pharmacy stores, assisting with the receipt, supply and distribution of pharmaceutical products, and supervising staff of all abilities. This is an exciting role where the post holder will be at the forefront of training and supervising the use of associated technology. Full training will be provided in the department. You must have a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment is essential.
• The applicant must possess an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.

About East and North Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.