Main area: Mental Health
Grade Band: 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time / Part time
37.5 hours per week (Regular Hours are 09:00-17:30. Occasional rota hours of 07:30-16:00)
Job ref: 364-A-8755
Site: Units E & F Chelford Court, EPUT Pharmacy, Town: Chelmsford
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum - pro rata for part time
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/03/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).
Our Vision and Values
Our Vision: To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.
Our Purpose: We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.
Our Values:
* We Care
* We Empower
Our Strategic Objectives:
* Deliver safe, high quality integrated care services.
* Enable each other to be the best that we can.
* Work together with our partners to make our services better.
* Help our communities to thrive.
Job Overview
You could be part of a dynamic & enthusiastic team as we provide pharmacy services to our units throughout Essex. The successful candidate will have knowledge and skills to undertake the mandatory units for an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services. Full training and support will be provided for candidates who have not already undertaken this training.
Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy would be an advantage, but not essential. The ability to travel across the EPUT Region is necessary as part of this job role; therefore, a driving license and own vehicle are preferred. The candidate will be expected to work within the Main Pharmacy in Chelmsford as part of a larger team or within our satellite pharmacies based at Basildon or Colchester, as well as working independently at any of our other units throughout the EPUT region.
This post is ideal for anyone looking to take their first step towards a career in pharmacy as well as those who wish to expand their pharmacy horizons within an enthusiastic & progressive team.
Main Duties of the Job
We have a total of 45 hours available and therefore we are looking for 2 or more successful applicants between which this can be divided. We are happy to explore Full time, part time or any combination.
* Provide support services to the Pharmacy department including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals and other stock items, and dispensing individual patient prescriptions.
* Participate as an active member of specific ward/unit/clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
* Contribute to the pharmacy service to specific wards/unit/clinical teams.
* Dispense and supply medication from our satellite pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacy professional.
* Work alongside our clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.
Working for Our Organisation
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and person specification for main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
* Good standard of general education (Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C (4/5) or above)
* NVQ or equivalent in Pharmacy Services (Or willing to work towards)
Skills & Experience
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Experience of working within a Pharmacy Environment
* Experience of working with Standard Operating Procedures
* Self-Motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team
Knowledge
* Understanding of Stock Rotation
* An understanding of Pharmacy and its role within the Health Service
* Knowledge & Understanding of Medicines
* Knowledge of Pharmacy Dispensing Programmes
Personal Qualities
* A positive and responsible approach to work
* Ability to manoeuvre and distribute heavy loads
* Ability to work within a refrigerated environment with Vaccines
* Able to work to deadlines and time pressures
* Driving License, Access to own Vehicle and able to travel throughout the EPUT region
* Methodical in Approach with attention to detail
* Understands and Adheres to the Trust Values
* Demonstrates Ability to meet set targets
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Please note: Staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.
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