Ward Based Pharmacy Assistant

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Dispensary team, supported by electronic prescribing and a robotic labelling system. This role involves training in the robotic system and working across sites.

The successful applicant will dispense medicines, produce dispensing labels via the Pharmacy computer system, prepare emergency drug boxes, maintain accurate records and help with stock control.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences required.
• Former dispensing experience essential.
• Experience of stock management preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Willing to travel between sites.
• Adaptable and respectful towards patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines according to procedure.
• Use Pharmacy computer system to produce dispensing labels.
• Prepare emergency drug boxes.
• Maintain accurate medication records and assist stock control.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Initiative

Verbal communication

Travel between sites

Adaptable

Respectful to patients/colleagues

Education

NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

Local pharmacy computer system

Job description

The Dispensary team are supported by ever evolving Technology, with electronic prescribing and a robot to support the labelling and dispensing of medications. The successful applicant will be trained in the full use of the robotic system. Key duties of this role include dispensing medicines according to procedure, using the Pharmacy computer system to produce dispensing labels, preparation of emergency drug boxes, maintaining accurate medication records and assisting in efficient stock control management.,

• NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences
• Experienced dispenser
• Experience of stock management
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Proven time management skills
• Able to use own initiative appropriately
• Good verbal communication skills
• Willing to travel between sites
• Enthusiastic and responsible attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Adaptable to change
• Respectful towards colleagues and patients

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of using the local pharmacy computer system
• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Well organised
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Experience of a changing work environment

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.