Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary Services

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Pharmacy department for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant to join our busy team.

The role is will involve working within the Main Inpatient Dispensary

Within the Inpatient Dispensary you will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team to provide an excellent service to the patients and wards both at the Royal Surrey and other outside hospital.

In this role, you will work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (if not already achieved) or equivalent qualification. Ideally you should have GCSE Mathematics and English, grade C or above for this post (proof of which will be required at interview).

If you have an eye for detail, excellent communication skills and desire to work within a friendly team this job is for you.

Interviews will take place face to face only.

Main duties of the job

You will be trained in a wide variety of duties within the dispensary,including dispensing inpatient prescriptions, provide a ward top-up service to your own allocated ward and dealing with patients and staff on a regular basis.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF15658-B2

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Pharmacy Dispensary and Store provides pharmaceutical services to 580 inpatient beds at the RSCH, Outpatient Clinics and Day Cases including The Childrens Unit and St Lukes Cancer Centre, and external hospitals including Milford and Haslemere.

Accurately dispense and deliver pharmaceuticals to patients from the RSCH Inpatient dispensary.
Responsible for a top-up service to allocated wards on a weekly basis and provide cover to other wards when needed.
Assist with the receipt and storage of goods.
Assist with the daily distribution and archiving of prescriptions and worksheets.
Assist with the daily stock take of drugs and disposables.
Assist in the training of new staff including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Trainee Pharmacists and Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians.
Be adaptable to the ever changing work demands of a busy pharmacy setting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accurately dispense and deliver pharmaceuticals to patients from the RSCH Inpatient dispensary.
Responsible for a top-up service to allocated wards on a weekly basis and provide cover to other wards when needed.
Assist with the receipt and storage of goods.
Assist with the daily distribution and archiving of prescriptions and worksheets.
Assist with the daily stock take of drugs and disposables.
Assist in the training of new staff including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Trainee Pharmacists and Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians.
Be adaptable to the ever changing work demands of a busy pharmacy setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A to C) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

Dispensary experience
Stores and distribution experience
Customer service experience
Previous work in stock control

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A to C) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

Dispensary experience
Stores and distribution experience
Customer service experience
Previous work in stock control

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)