Higher Level Pharmacy Support Worker - SACT & PN

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 April 2025

Job summary

Are you a Pharmacy Assistant looking to further your career in a specialist area? Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is a fast-paced specialism, with new therapies regularly coming into use.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our small and dynamic Pharmacy team. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team providing quality care for a range of oncology and haematology patients. You will also work alongside the Nutrition Team to provide our ward-based parenteral nutrition (PN) service for neonates and adults. You must possess a full NVQ level II in Pharmacy Services or equivalent dispensing qualification.

Teamwork is essential to this role so you will be happy working at close quarters with colleagues in an environment that can be pressured and sometimes stressful. A desire to go the extra mile for patients is central to the ethos of our team, so you will have a caring approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as being motivated to look for service improvements.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

Main duties of the job

Main tasks will include:

Dispensing of intravenous and oral chemotherapy doses and supportive medications
Stock control, including regular stock checks and ordering of stock through stores.
Interacting with other staff and patients both in person and over the telephone, and the need to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Liaising with the nutrition team and external suppliers to organise the provision of parenteral nutrition for patients.
Completion of documentation and other administrative tasks within the SACT and PN Services unit.

Full training will be provided in-house and your ongoing learning and development in this role is supported and encouraged.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-7078960

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 2 dispensary course (including dispensary modules) or equivalent dispensing course e.g. Buttercups / NPA
GCSE Maths, English and Science

Experience

Essential

Experience in working with the public and or patients
Previous experience of working in community or hospital pharmacy environment
Dispensing of medicines
Dispensing controlled drugs
Experience of handing out of medication to patients / basic level counselling skills
Experience of over the counter sales of medication
Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge

Essential

Computer literate (Microsoft Word, outlook, excel and PowerPoint)
Understanding of Pharmacy stock control computer system

Desirable

Knowledge of Ascribe / JAC pharmacy system

Key Skills

Essential

Good customer care skills
Ability to work in a logical and orderly fashion, organising and prioritising workload effectively
Ability to work with minimal supervision, using initiative and working to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Commitment to continuing personal development

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 2 dispensary course (including dispensary modules) or equivalent dispensing course e.g. Buttercups / NPA
GCSE Maths, English and Science

Experience

Essential

Experience in working with the public and or patients
Previous experience of working in community or hospital pharmacy environment
Dispensing of medicines
Dispensing controlled drugs
Experience of handing out of medication to patients / basic level counselling skills
Experience of over the counter sales of medication
Experience of supervising staff

Knowledge

Essential

Computer literate (Microsoft Word, outlook, excel and PowerPoint)
Understanding of Pharmacy stock control computer system

Desirable

Knowledge of Ascribe / JAC pharmacy system

Key Skills

Essential

Good customer care skills
Ability to work in a logical and orderly fashion, organising and prioritising workload effectively
Ability to work with minimal supervision, using initiative and working to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Commitment to continuing personal development

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.