Job summary
Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding pharmacy services in a fast paced hospital environment? If so then we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual that will help shape this service. As an innovative Pharmacy Department continually expanding our services we are looking to expand our qualified pharmacy technician workforce further.
You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional staff, working and supporting our ward services teams.
We are looking for Senior Pharmacy Assistant with strong interpersonal skills. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communications skills, a patient-centred attitude, the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and have the motivation to strive for continued improvement, working towards our STEP 3 to 4 programme.
Applicants should have a GCSE grade C or above, or an equivalent in both Maths and English
Hours of work will be daily weekdays, 8:50 - and late nights on a rota basis, late night hours will be 11:00 - 7:30pm. Part time hours will be considered.
The post holder will be required to participate on weekends/bank holiday working on a rota basis to support a seven-day service.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close before the date indicated if sufficient applications are been received.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this job is to assist in the smooth running of the Dispensary, taking a lead role in monitoring the Dispensary tracker system to ensure that targets are met.
To undertake planned work supported by the provision of clear standard operating procedures and under the guidance and supervision of the Dispensary Manager.
To superviseallocated staff to the dispensary, prioritising work in conjunction with the team leader.
Liaise and provide support to the 7-day home delivery service.
Play an active role in future developments of pharmacy services and staff. Apply knowledge and experience underpinned by appropriate training and qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
A full and comprehensive training package will be provided.
Once these are completed the post holder will be able to apply for the opportunity to study for a Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians via the Pharmacy training request panel.
The post-holder will participate in our late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.
Senior Assistant Technical Officers may be asked to provide support on any of the Trust sites.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
1. Knowledge and experience underpinned by appropriate training equivalent to NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.
2. GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in Maths & English
Experience
Essential
3. Previous experience working in a pharmacy environment
4. Experience as a Dispenser and medicine stock top ups on ward
5. Good team worker also able to work alone
6. Able to cope with change
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
7. Good written/oral communication skills
8. Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities
9. Work as part of a team and individually
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
10. We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
Knowledge and Training
Essential
11. Committed to own training and training of others
Desirable
12. Knowledge of hospital pharmacy