Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for ideal candidates to join our existing team of Dispensary Assistants at Wansbeck General Hospital (WGH). The successful candidate will be undertaking activities at ward level but also within the pharmacy department, contributing to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients, e.g., medicines supply and dispensing medication.
The post will be based at WGH, but the post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Trust. Weekend cover will be based at NTGH to support the 7-day clinical service to the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH).
An NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is desirable; however, if not held, you will be expected to achieve this within 12 months. Previous experience in a similar post would be desirable but is not essential.
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies, you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern ward pharmacy service, undertaking activities predominantly within the pharmacy department which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients, e.g., medicines supply, drug administration, and dispensing medication.
Job responsibilities
* To communicate routine information with other healthcare staff to ensure that a safe and effective system of supply of medicines is maintained to patients.
* To communicate routine information with patients/carers concerning their medicines, which may include patients with communication difficulties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standards of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics.
* Trainee Dispensing Assistants will be enrolled on the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge training, e.g., that provided by NPA, Buttercups, or other accredited in-house programmes. Enrolment will occur within three months of commencing their role (or as soon as practical within local training arrangements), and the programme should be completed within a twelve-month period following enrolment.
Other Requirements
* It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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