Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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 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 need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and have a flexible approach to work. Attention to detail is important, and you must be able to work as part of a team but also demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner. You will need to be able to work well under pressure, and 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 benefit 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 that matter to them, and our vision is that 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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
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 after 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.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Evidence of good level of education to include GCSE grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
* Evidence of general work experience.
Skills and Ability
* 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.
* 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 name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy department, Dorset County Hospital
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