South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Dispenser

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting Pharmacy Dispensers and welcome applications on a full and part-time basis.

You will join our rotational team largely in Sunderland Royal Hospital but able to work across our three Pharmacies and support our manufacturing teams. Our Inpatient Pharmacy supplies pharmaceutical items towards and departments across our various sites and also supports the Medicine Management Team. Our

Outpatient Pharmacy dispenses prescriptions to patients attending outpatient clinics within the three outpatientsites operated by our dispensing partner CHoICE. Our Manufacturing team aseptically prepare medicines forindividual patients.

This is therefore an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality patient care whilst working with an excellent andexperienced team committed to its effective delivery. We support the development of staff and therefore this isa great opportunity for a Dispenser who may wish to embrace a different challenge to further develop their career within our Pharmacy Department, with the opportunity for further career progression within the Service.

It is essential that you have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and have some experience of working in abusy Pharmacy. Training in manufacturing can be provided for those with a community pharmacybackground. Accredited-checking is desirable but not essential, as training will be given.

Main duties of the job

You will have achieved NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services and will be expected to undertake an accredited-checking course after six months in Post.

The Post is rotational including South Tyneside and Sunderland Outpatient Pharmacies.

This role operates across a shift pattern which includes Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00, weekend working 10:00 to 18:00 and late shifts 11:30 to 20:00 / 09:30 to 18:00. You will be expected to participate in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

You should be adaptable, methodical and have excellent communication and time-keeping skills. You must be able to work well within the Team and also have the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver excellent patient care.

We work in conjunction with the Pharmacy Education Team and we assist with training of new staff which you would be expected to undertake.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro-rata for part-time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0124-54

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE340PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To dispense prescriptions for inpatients, discharged outpatients and to aid in the supply of medicines to wards and other departments. To assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services and medicine management systems to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT).

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Adaptable.
Good communication skills.
Good team Worker.
Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

Organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise workload.

Experience

Essential

Relevant pharmaceutical experience e.g. dispensing prescriptions, dealing with the public.

Desirable

Experience in dealing with patients.

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Pharmaceutical Qualification (NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services).

Desirable

Accuracy checking qualification.

Physical skills

Essential

Physically capable of doing the job.
Ability to work under pressure.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Adaptable.
Good communication skills.
Good team Worker.
Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

Organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise workload.

Experience

Essential

Relevant pharmaceutical experience e.g. dispensing prescriptions, dealing with the public.

Desirable

Experience in dealing with patients.

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Pharmaceutical Qualification (NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services).

Desirable

Accuracy checking qualification.

Physical skills

Essential

Physically capable of doing the job.
Ability to work under pressure.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.

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.