Pharmacy Assistant
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Job summary
You will be working as part of a team responsible for delivering pharmacy services to our community hospitals, mental health inpatient wards, mental health community teams and specialised clinical services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We provide a range of experience throughout our Trust to develop your potential in our skilled, innovative and caring team. You will work with a diverse range of staff and patients, so must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care, and to encourage the development of others, of the service and yourself.
It is vital that you can put patient care at the heart of your work to improve healthcare outcomes and service delivery.
The post is 18h /week, over Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future.
To discuss any aspects of the role or options for flexible working, please contact the Recruiting Manager.
Main duties of the job
As a pharmacy assistant, you will be part of the team, working within stores (procurement) and the dispensary to deliver a comprehensive pharmacy and medicines management service to all sites within the Trust
You will regularly visit designated clinical areas to review stock holding and provide a stock top up service; dispense medication and deal with routine enquiries.
You will be required to work independently and as part of a team and must be able to travel throughout the Trust.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pro rata (£11.45 per hour)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-0578
Job locations
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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