About this role
Job summary
Would you like to be a part of a warm and friendly team? Here at Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, we are a hardworking, enthusiastic bunch. We are looking for a Pharmacy Support Worker (Higher Level), based in the inpatient dispensary. As a member of the Patient Services team, you would support the technicians with the workflow whilst undertaking a wide range of duties, including dispensing, and would be encouraged to contribute to the forward planning of the department. Ideally applicants will have NVQ2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent pharmacy qualification) however training will be provided to this level if necessary, for the successful candidate. Pharmacy strives for excellence with the Trust values at the core of our service. The working hours for this post will be 37.5 with a commitment to working until 7pm. For further information please contact Shafeen Shabbir; [email protected] or Daniel Fisher; [email protected] Telephone 01924 541365
**Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.**
**Please be aware applications may be closed early if there is a high volume of applicants**
Main duties of the job
Dispense medicines for in-patients (including TTOs) and outpatients when necessary following guidelines, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians, with the final check by a Checking Technician or Pharmacist.Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS).Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and inform patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays.Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.Dispense oral chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs.Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date.Assist in the training and supervision of Student Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and pre-registration Pharmacists.Identify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards and relevant legislation.Attend courses and study days to maintain and extend knowledge of specialist subjects pertinent to the role. Actively participate in continuing professional development.Provide cover for Dispensary Receptionist when required.Adhere strictly to working procedures and departmental policies both for drug supply and security.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key requirements
Qualifications
Reasonable Standard of Education. GCSE Maths & English grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualification. Skills and Abilities
Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills. Keyboard skills
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)