Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our Oncology Pharmacy High Cost Drugs (HCD) Team as we implement a new, oncology specific homecare service. The post will be based at the Kent Oncology Centre, Maidstone Hospital.
This is a progression role with the opportunity to develop your skills and practice in parallel with the service.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Lead Oncology Homecare Pharmacy Technician, Principal Oncology HCD Pharmacist, Cancer Services Division and wider Trust HCD Pharmacy team.You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the daily delivery of the Oncology Homecare service, engaging with Clinicians, Non-medical Prescribers and other healthcare professionals to ensure all the relevant paperwork, funding or any other requirements are in place for service delivery in accordance with the Hackett Report (Homecare Medicines "Towards a vision for the future").You will liaise with patients and/or their designated representatives and external homecare providers and be the first point of contact in relation to any queries. You must be highly self-motivated, able to demonstrate initiative and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in order to deliver safe and efficient services to our patients.The role will also involve supporting other activities undertaken by the Oncology Pharmacy HCD team where necessary.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jerry Herring - Lead Pharmacy Technician - Homecare & Tariff Excluded Oncology (jerry.herring@nhs.net)
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English at Grade C or above
- Working towards/willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy
- Working knowledge of Wellsky system
- Customer Service
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the Hackett report (Homecare Medicines)
- Prior experience in oncology
- Previous use of an e-prescribing platform
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English language
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer any issues as appropriate
- Excellent work processing and IT skills, including Excel
Desirable
- Formal Excel training at any level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English at Grade C or above
- Working towards/willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy
- Working knowledge of Wellsky system
- Customer Service
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the Hackett report (Homecare Medicines)
- Prior experience in oncology
- Previous use of an e-prescribing platform
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English language
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer any issues as appropriate
- Excellent work processing and IT skills, including Excel
Desirable
- Formal Excel training at any level
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.
