Job summary
An exciting opportunity as arisen for a full time Senior Pharmacy Assistant within our NHS Dispensary in Weston on the Green, Bicester.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to join our dedicated Pharmacy team in the local delivery of high quality Pharmacy services to patients within Oxford Health Foundation trust.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for anybody who has previous Pharmacy experience, including community Pharmacy experience and looking to transition to hospital Pharmacy, or anybody looking for a new challenge and is keen to learn and work within a dedicated team. Full appropriate training will be provided.
You will have a variety of duties within the department, involving the supply of stock drugs to wards and departments within the Trust across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire.
As part of a team you will perform tasks such as picking ward stock orders ensuring they reach the wards in a timely manner, booking in deliveries from wholesalers and processing returns
You will also be involved in the labelling and dispensing of medication using the Pharmacy system Ascribe
An NVQ level 2 in pharmacy would be desirable and experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment would be an advantage however full training will be provided in the department.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- To provide daily support to the Dispensary Team
- Dispense medications for In-patients, Out-patients and for patients being discharged home.
- To assist with stock management by generating and receipting orders, and supply stock to Oxford health Sites
- Maintenance of the Dispensary
For more details please refer to the JD and PS attached or call to speak to us for any questions you may have.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- To provide daily support to the Dispensary Team
- Dispense medications for In-patients, Out-patients and for patients being discharged home.
- To assist with stock management by generating and receipting orders, and supply stock to Oxford health Sites
- Maintenance of the Dispensary
For more details please refer to the JD and PS attached or call to speak to us for any questions you may have.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Hospital Pharmacy Experience
- Community Pharmacy Experience
personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to travel cross sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Hospital Pharmacy Experience
- Community Pharmacy Experience
personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to travel cross sites
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.
