Job summary We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, responsible individual to join the busy pharmacy team and be an integral part of our 7 day service. We are a busy department covering a diverse range of activities and functions including: dispensary, logistics, quality control, manufacture and preparation of medicines and products including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, clinical trials, ward based/clinical activities, medicines information and community services. You will support our Logistics and Dispensary teams providing pharmacy services in the dispensary, store and distribution areas, including portering (transportation of stock to the wards and clinics) and ward stock top-ups. On the job training will be given with departmental competencies to complete. You must have at least 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above (Grades 4 - 9), including Maths and English and be willing and eligible to undertake the L2 Pharmacy Service skills certificate (if not already achieved) and any other required training. You must be flexible and react positively to change, to work in the different areas of pharmacy. Have experience of working calmly and effectively in a busy environment; an eye for detail, good teamworking and interpersonal skills. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision, complete tasks accurately to set deadlines, move and handle stock and provide portering services. Main duties of the job About Pharmacy Dispensary Working at our reception hatch greeting customers (eg. patients, hospital staff), taking payment, receiving and giving out prescriptions, dealing with phone calls and helping with basic queries, referring when required. Dispensing medication for in and out patients, community hospitals and units. Logistics Supporting with stock management in all areas of work, receipt and safe storage of goods, picking and packing stock orders for the hospital and community hospitals. Movement of stock across the hospital site including heavy loads (portering). Stock topping-up on wards and return and recycling of medicines no longer required. Stock rotation and expiry date checking. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 432-HR1537-24 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential At least 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including maths and English (New GCSEs Grade 4 - 9) Willing and able/eligible to undertake the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship course or relevant units/training as defined by management (unless already attained). Desirable Science GCSE (or equivalent qualification) NVQ L2 Certificate in Pharmacy service skills or unit accreditation (or GPHC equivalent qualification) eg. Pharmacy Services Assistant L2 Experience Essential Working effectively as part of a team or alone under supervision. Working effectively under pressure. Moving and handling loads Applying theory to practice Working in a busy and stressful environment Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of stock control/rotation. Desirable Standards for pharmacy professionals (GPhC) Person Specification Qualifications Essential At least 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including maths and English (New GCSEs Grade 4 - 9) Willing and able/eligible to undertake the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship course or relevant units/training as defined by management (unless already attained). Desirable Science GCSE (or equivalent qualification) NVQ L2 Certificate in Pharmacy service skills or unit accreditation (or GPHC equivalent qualification) eg. Pharmacy Services Assistant L2 Experience Essential Working effectively as part of a team or alone under supervision. Working effectively under pressure. Moving and handling loads Applying theory to practice Working in a busy and stressful environment Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of stock control/rotation. Desirable Standards for pharmacy professionals (GPhC) 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)