Job summary The Pharmacy Department has exciting development opportunities for an enthusiastic individual to join our Distribution Team. If you wish to be part of a dynamic and innovative Pharmacy team, and start a career in Pharmacy, join us as a Pharmacy Service Assistant. Main duties of the job You will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department. This post will be as part of the stock distribution team. There will be a requirement to provide stock replenishment services for a range of customers including Community Services.You will have received a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). You must be suitable to undertake and achieve a Level 2 Pharmacy qualification. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided. About us The purpose-built Pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The dispensary and distribution teams benefits from a new BD robot installation, a Prescription Tracking System and the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration is in use throughout the hospital.Hours: 37.5 hrs per week. Staff will be expected to work weekends, Bank Holidays & late duties on a rotational basis.Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405-25-HS061PSA Job locations Pharmacy department, Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities To participate in day to day routine activities of the distribution and ward services under supervision of the Distribution Lead, in line with current policies and procedures. To assist in the delivery of an efficient distribution service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and other commissioned services. To work independently following standard operating procedures following competency assessment. To have shared responsibility for reducing waste and expenditure. This role does require long periods of activity and heavy lifting. To undertake and complete a Pharmacy Level 2 qualification. To participate in weekend and early/late night rotas as required. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job description Job responsibilities To participate in day to day routine activities of the distribution and ward services under supervision of the Distribution Lead, in line with current policies and procedures. To assist in the delivery of an efficient distribution service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and other commissioned services. To work independently following standard operating procedures following competency assessment. To have shared responsibility for reducing waste and expenditure. This role does require long periods of activity and heavy lifting. To undertake and complete a Pharmacy Level 2 qualification. To participate in weekend and early/late night rotas as required. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Evidence of good level of education to include GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent Knowledge & Experience Desirable Evidence of general work experience Skills and Ability Essential Ability to work methodically and accurately under pressure Ability to organise and prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills both oral and written Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision Desirable Computer literacy and keyboard skills Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Evidence of good level of education to include GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent Knowledge & Experience Desirable Evidence of general work experience Skills and Ability Essential Ability to work methodically and accurately under pressure Ability to organise and prioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills both oral and written Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision Desirable Computer literacy and keyboard skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy department, Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)