Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious Pharmacy Support Officer to join our team on a full time basis.
The successful applicants will have ideally have previous experience of community/hospital pharmacy, however this may be an ideal first job opportunity as full training in all areas will be given to successful candidates. Your duties will be rotational between the departments Stores and Distribution areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to possess or study towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out routine, technical duties in the Stores and Distribution areas as required.
2. To assist with filing and updating records (including computer data).
3. To provide a responsive drug delivery service as required by the trust.
4. Assembling, checking and distributing pharmaceutical products, drug requisitions and duties involving ward visits.
5. Receive medications from pharmaceutical suppliers, checking for accuracy and receiving into the pharmacy stock control system.
About us
What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?
6. Patient focused service
7. Supportive and friendly team
8. Opportunities for personal development
9. A department open to new ways of working
What can SaTH offer you?
10. To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
11. A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
12. A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
13. Access to our Leadership Academy
Our vision is simple
To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.
We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Attainment and Experience
Essential
14. Good general education (GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent)
15. Hold or able to commit to completing an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
16. Stores / Stock control awareness
17. Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
18. Work experience in a Hospital, Healthcare or Pharmacy setting
Special Aptitudes
Essential
19. Basic computer skills
Desirable
20. Customer Awareness