Job summary
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant who will be responsible for the safe and secure storage of medicines in the Dispensary. You will also get involved in the Dispensing of patients medicines under the supervision of the Dispensary Team.
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of spoken and written English, basic IT and good communication skills in order to deal with a wide variety of Pharmacy staff and Ward staff.You should be able to follow procedures closely and be able work well in a team to provide a high-quality patient-focused service.
We encourage learning, development and career progression and theundertaking of the relevant NVQ Units will be essential.
Main duties of the job
You will work together with the Pharmacy Team to ensure that medications get to patients in a timely manner, maintaining safe and adequate storage conditions at all times. You will also be required to meet and greet Pharmacy visitors and assist with their requirements. Other duties will include participating in the ward top-up service.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Secondary school education must include Mathematics English Language and a science subject
Desirable
- Counter Assistant Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Previous dispensing experience
- EPIC System
- Previous Hospital experience
- Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
- Stock control knowledge
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Good attention to detail
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Secondary school education must include Mathematics English Language and a science subject
Desirable
- Counter Assistant Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Previous dispensing experience
- EPIC System
- Previous Hospital experience
- Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
- Stock control knowledge
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Good attention to detail
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
