About this role
Job summary
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
Ward Based Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 2/3
Monday - Friday
(Evening/Weekend & Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis)
Do you thrive in a fast paced Pharmacy environment?Are you passionate about making sure patients receive safe, timely, high quality care?If so, we want you to join our pharmacy team.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Support Worker who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to play a key role in improving patient journeys throughout their hospital stay.
Main duties of the job
Every day is different, but you will:o Review prescriptions and provide timely medication supplies to inpatients.o Prioritise urgent discharge prescriptions to help patients get home safely and efficiently.o Support medicines optimisation by making the best use of patients' own medicines.o Recognise and safely handle controlled drugs brought in by patients.o Check patients own medication, ensuring they are stored, labelled, and used correctly.o Use a range of electronic systems confidently to keep records accurate and up to date.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
Job description Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is: Organised, proactive, and able to work well under pressure. Confident using digital systems and completing accurate documentation. An excellent communicator and a supportive team player. Committed to delivering safe, high quality, patient focused care. Previous experience is not essential in this role
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential for this role, candidates without this qualification will be appointed at Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 on completion of the qualification. Previous experience in dispensing is not necessary as full training will be given.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
Previous applicants need not apply
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Good general education
Desirable
GCSE Maths & English NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services(attainable when in post)
EXPERIENCE Essential
Regular use of IT systems Customer service skills Working in a busy environment Working in a team
Desirable
Pharmacy experience Dealing with patients in a hospital environment
SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES Essential
Attention to detail Able to use initiative Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to prioritise essential/non essential tasks Flexible in approach to daily tasks & adaptable to changing circumstances and workload Good time management & punctual
Desirable
Be able to follow accepted methods of good practice and procedures Ability to work unsupervised Professional attitude Desire to develop further within the department
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 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)