About this role
Job summary
In accordance with objectives set by the Pharmacy Manager and the Chief Technician, the post holder will be a link between patients, their carers and/or representatives, medical staff and visitors to the Pharmacy Department and Royal Free London Pharmacy staff. They will take in prescriptions and handle financial transactions and safely dispense medicines. They will behave in a manner that is both sensitive and that ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Main duties of the job
As a representative of the department to behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite and confidential. To maintain high standards and orderly methods of working. To be accountable for his/her own actions. The post holder is expected to make him/herself aware of the needs of the dispensary section as a whole and to take the initiative in responding to such needs. To direct or accompany visitors to the department to the correct areas within the department.To follow the company dress code. To participate in the weekday, late duty, weekend and bank holiday service rosters at the Royal Free London Pharmacy sites as required. To undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the Pharmacy manager or head of department.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or working towards
Experience Essential
Current community or hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy Experience of using Prescription tracker systems Experience of working in an automated dispensary environment
Aptitudes Essential
Excellent customer services skills Strong communication skills - must be able to recognise
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.
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Employer details Employer name Royal Free London Pharmacy
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/health-science-services (Opens in a new tab)