Specialist Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated pharmacy assistant to join a dedicated cancer pharmacy team in Banbury. This role is ideal for candidates with a hospital or community pharmacy background looking to transition into a hospital environment. You'll be involved in delivering high-quality pharmacy services, supporting oncology wards, and working within a multidisciplinary team. The organization, a leading NHS teaching trust, offers comprehensive training and encourages flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant is preferred.
• Skills in computer systems for dispensing and stock control are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services for out-patients and day treatment patients.
• Support and order medications for oncology and hematology wards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Systems for Dispensing

Education

Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level

GPhC Accredited Training Program

Job description

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Specialist Nutrition and Intestinal Failure Pharmacist, Banbury

Client: Oxford University Hospitals

Location: Banbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 475956d85fb7

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and proactive pharmacy assistant with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to join the cancer pharmacy team at the Horton.

This role is suitable for someone with either a hospital pharmacy background or community pharmacy experience wishing to transition into a hospital environment. Appropriate training will be provided. Candidates must have successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level (QCF) or an equivalent GPhC accredited training program. Applications for part-time or flexible working are considered.

Main duties of the job include:

• Work in reception taking prescriptions
• Deliver high-quality pharmacy services for out-patients and day treatment patients
• Label and dispense prescriptions
• Support and order medications for oncology and hematology wards (training provided)
• Provide support to the Cancer Pharmacy Team
• Customer service and patient counseling
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to work in both ward and dispensary areas

About you

• You will respond to inquiries from staff, patients, and carers, ensuring accurate information is available and escalating issues when necessary.
• Ideally, you will have experience as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, with skills in computer systems for dispensing and stock control. Good communication, organization, and initiative are essential.

About our organization

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, comprising four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Vaccination will be mandatory for all patient-facing staff from April. Applicants should consider this requirement before applying, as unvaccinated staff may not be able to continue in their roles.