Job summary
The post is full time (37.5 hours per week with weekend, late shift and bank holiday working as per rota. Part-time hours/flexible working will be considered).
Working as member of the Dispensary pharmacy team providing a safe and effective service to a variety of patients within the hospital and outside units. Striving with the multidisciplinary team to resolve queries as they arise.
Supporting the operational team as and when required with a variety of tasks to ensure timely delivery of Pharmacy supplies.
Accuracy checking to support the dispensary workflow with a weekly rota checking slot.
Taking an up-to-date accurate medication history for all patients and working with the multidisciplinary team.
Newly registered (or soon to be qualified) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive pharmacy service to the patients of University Hospitals Sussex and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Also, to provide the Pharmacy service to other local healthcare providers against negotiated contracts including agreed community services and units of the CCG, local hospices and Sussex Ambulance Service. Services consist of provision of medicines, clinical services, aseptic preparation, medicines information, community services, drug purchasing and formulary, education and training and providing related drug usage and financial information. In addition, the Pharmacy provides a quality control service, under an MHRA Specials license, to a variety of customers over a wide area of the country.
To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service, dispensing of in-patient and out-patient prescriptions. To dispense discharge summaries to wards and departments within the Trust and to assist in the medicines management service.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Job description
Job responsibilities
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength and want you to feel included to help as always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to success. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Dispensary
To dispense in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental guidelines. To resolve pharmaceutical issues around patient care and to refer to a dispensary pharmacist or ward pharmacist as appropriate. To counsel patients on the correct use of their medicines. To assist with the daily stock checks and specified items. To ensure goods are stored under the appropriate conditions and stocks are rotated. To evaluate returned pharmaceuticals from wards and departments for suitability to re-issue in line with departmental guidelines. To ensure that adequate levels of consumable items used in the course of dispensing are available and to top-up these items as necessary. To respond appropriately to incoming telephone calls, patients, customers, visitors and other hospital staff attending the pharmacy. To be responsible for tidiness of workplace areas. To participate in local rota arrangements for covering late clinics and weekend and Bank Holiday duties. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be requested by your manager.
When accredited, to develop and participate in medicines reconciliation and Final Accuracy checking activities.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength and want you to feel included to help as always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to success. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Dispensary
To dispense in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental guidelines. To resolve pharmaceutical issues around patient care and to refer to a dispensary pharmacist or ward pharmacist as appropriate. To counsel patients on the correct use of their medicines. To assist with the daily stock checks and specified items. To ensure goods are stored under the appropriate conditions and stocks are rotated. To evaluate returned pharmaceuticals from wards and departments for suitability to re-issue in line with departmental guidelines. To ensure that adequate levels of consumable items used in the course of dispensing are available and to top-up these items as necessary. To respond appropriately to incoming telephone calls, patients, customers, visitors and other hospital staff attending the pharmacy. To be responsible for tidiness of workplace areas. To participate in local rota arrangements for covering late clinics and weekend and Bank Holiday duties. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be requested by your manager.
When accredited, to develop and participate in medicines reconciliation and Final Accuracy checking activities.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Entry
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- Experience in Hospital /Community dispensary
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
- Accredited Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
- Knowledge and experience of working in an aseptic unit
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Entry
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- Experience in Hospital /Community dispensary
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
- Accredited Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
- Knowledge and experience of working in an aseptic unit
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
