Job summary
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual into a newly created post as a Ward Medicine Assistant, to work on our fast-paced wards at the Freeman Hospital.
As a member of the ward multidisciplinary team, this post is a key link between ward colleagues and pharmacy to improve communication and efficiency in the management of medicines (e.g. medicine supply issues, planning discharge).
Candidates interested in this position are required to bring with them motivation and a determination to succeed in a busy, high-turnover environment.
Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and be committed to the future development of the role.
They must be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, the ability to use own initiative and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Interview Date: 15th June 2023
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Main duties of the job
This role will be primarily based within the surgical directorate but will also involve time within the main pharmacy department, carrying out dispensing and supply activities. These activities range from preparing medication for a patients discharge either directly on the ward or within the main dispensary, ordering medication for use by in-patients and assessing the suitability of patient's own drugs (PODs) along with their transfer within the trust.
Working closely with the pharmacy stores team to ensure sufficient stock is ordered for use by ward staff to improve stock availability, reduce waste and contribute to cost savings.
It is expected that the successful candidate will work fixed hours of 08:30am - 5pm (Monday to Friday). This will NOT include weekends, Bank Holidays but may include late duty shifts until 6pm.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work primarily on the ward, carrying out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
- Provide technical support to the ward including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
- Assess patient's own drugs (PODs) to ensure that they are suitable for reuse within the Trust and that they are transferred with the patient.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Newcastle Hospitals encourages all staff and volunteers who are appointed to join the Trust to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work primarily on the ward, carrying out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.
- Provide technical support to the ward including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.
- Assess patient's own drugs (PODs) to ensure that they are suitable for reuse within the Trust and that they are transferred with the patient.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Newcastle Hospitals encourages all staff and volunteers who are appointed to join the Trust to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations/pack sizes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good organisational and accuracy skills.
- Capable of working with minimum supervision.
- Good customer care skills.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience dispensing prescriptions.
Desirable
- Grandparent clause notification to the GPhc.
- Experience of working within a clinical ward area.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF).
Desirable
- GCSE (Min. Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations/pack sizes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good organisational and accuracy skills.
- Capable of working with minimum supervision.
- Good customer care skills.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience dispensing prescriptions.
Desirable
- Grandparent clause notification to the GPhc.
- Experience of working within a clinical ward area.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF).
Desirable
- GCSE (Min. Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.
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
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).
