About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The General Pharmacy at the Royal Cornwall Hospital is looking to recruit a Skilled Pharmacy Assistant within the Dispensary and Supply Services to ensure our patients receive the right medicines at the right time. This is a key role in our departmental strategy to focus on patient care and experience. This is an exciting development opportunity for the right person who will have the NVQ2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
Main duties of the job
The role of the dispensary Pharmacy Assistant Higher Level is to be a dispensing specialist providing the full range of dispensing services offered by the General Pharmacy, this includes inpatient, outpatient and discharge medications, preparation of extemporaneous products, top up of ward stock service and dispensing of controlled drugs. Labelling medications using the JAC pharmacy system, assessing and relabelling patients own drugs. Will be required to complete accredited checking course and partake in final checking rotations.
The postholder will be expected to complete the relevant training of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services to secure a Band 3 salary.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description Job responsibilities
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services or currently working towards Good general education
Desirable
GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
Experience Essential
Experience in a pharmacy environment
Desirable
Supervisory experience
Practical and intellectual skill Essential
Good all round communication skills both verbal and written Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work Good Computer Skills
Desirable
Supervisory 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address RCHT
TRELISKE
TRURO
TR13LJ
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)