About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to support a dynamic pharmacy team in delivering excellent patient care? You will work on our Acute Admissions Ward under the supervision of the Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician 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 service. This is a 6-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extending after this time.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and modern ward pharmacy service. Undertaking activities predominantly at ward level but also within the pharmacy department which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients. To complete housekeeping duties in accordance with local standards of practice. Supporting the wards in the Safe and Secure storage of medications including top-ups, transfer of medications, recycling of stock and discharge support.
About us
We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work. Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us. We are:
Compassionate - we treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy
Inclusive - we are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution
Collaborative - we work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive
Inspiring - we strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject or equivalent NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to complete (or equivalent experience)
Experience , Skills & Knowledge Essential
Experience of working as part of an effective team Ability to accurately follow both written and verbal instruction Good numeracy skills Good IT skills Proven ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Previous Pharmacy/ NHS experience
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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)