Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant (MMPA) to support the Medicine Management Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists at ward level to provide Medicines Management services.
The role includes duties such as patient counselling, assembling medicines at ward level, topping up wards with stock.
You will also participate in the dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and in associated pharmaceutical duties.
Full training will be provided in the department. You must have a willingness to learn in a fast paced environmentPlease note : Experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment is essential. The applicant must possess an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
- To sort returned drugs/waste at ward level, separating items to be credited and those to be discarded, according to procedure; to put back returns on the computer as per procedure.
- To participate in the "topping-up" service supplying stocks of medicinal products to wards and departments, and participate in the 'non-stock' top up service to one stop wards.
- To provide information to patients/carers, according to procedures; to provide information about prescription payment, exemption and further supplies as well.
- To supervise as required, less experienced pharmacy support workers, pre-registration pharmacy technicians.
- To participate in the in-house continuing education programme for medicine management team.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD) for Healthcare Workers
Candidates offered a role with East and North Herts NHS Trust, who are aged 18 and over and who will have direct, face to face contact with service users as part of their role will be required to evidence that they have received a complete course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, subject to limited exceptions, by no later than 1 April 2022. This will include front-line workers, as well as non-clinical workers not directly involved in patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Main role requirements are below but for full details please refer the attached person specification.
To support the Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPTs) and Pharmacists at ward level to provide Medicines Management services.
The post holder will work under the supervision of a MMPT to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and cost effective medicines management programme. This role will involve direct patient contact.
To participate in the dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and in associated pharmaceutical duties.
To participate in all other dispensary activities as designated by the Pharmacy technician team manager patient services or their deputy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Main role requirements are below but for full details please refer the attached person specification.
To support the Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPTs) and Pharmacists at ward level to provide Medicines Management services.
The post holder will work under the supervision of a MMPT to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and cost effective medicines management programme. This role will involve direct patient contact.
To participate in the dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and in associated pharmaceutical duties.
To participate in all other dispensary activities as designated by the Pharmacy technician team manager patient services or their deputy.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.
- GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- dispensing
- pharmaceutical practice
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy practice
- Drug distribution
Experience
Essential
- Previous pharmacy hospital experience
- experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity
Desirable
- 1 year working as a pharmacy support worker
- knowledge of prescription charges and exemptions
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Numeracy skills
- able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- oral and written Communication skills
Desirable
- IT literate
- efficient and accurate dispensing
- proven customer care skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination status or evidence of formal medical exemption through the NHS Covid Pass process
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.
- GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- dispensing
- pharmaceutical practice
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy practice
- Drug distribution
Experience
Essential
- Previous pharmacy hospital experience
- experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity
Desirable
- 1 year working as a pharmacy support worker
- knowledge of prescription charges and exemptions
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Numeracy skills
- able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- oral and written Communication skills
Desirable
- IT literate
- efficient and accurate dispensing
- proven customer care skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination status or evidence of formal medical exemption through the NHS Covid Pass process
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).
