About this role
Job summary
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS
Pharmacy Services at Maidstone Hospital are modern and proactive and are highly regarded in the Trust.
The Pharmacy is in a modern purpose built department complete with fully automated dispensary and excellent training facilities.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of friendly Pharmacy Assistants in our Pharmacy Stores and Distribution department.
You will be part of a busy team who deliver a high standard of service to the wards and have the opportunity to work in the busy dispensary. You will facilitate stock and IV fluid replenishment to the wards to ensure there is sufficient stock available to maintain patient care. You will also provide Annual leave cover for colleagues at an off site facility.
Main duties of the job
You will ensure all external deliveries are received correctly and stored appropriately within our modern stores area. You will help deliver medication to wards and departments, check and request stock requirements and update stock lists. Dispensing is on a limited basis but will form part of your duties. Being relied upon to pack Emergency medication boxes on a routine basis is valued task.
Some computer experience would be an advantage however you will be trained to use the JAC Pharmacy computer system.
The role does involve heavy lifting due to large orders being delivered to the Pharmacy stores and when delivering to the wards and departments.
You should enjoy working in a team but will be required to work on your own at times. You must also be accurate, numerate and organised with good communication skills.
Training will be provided to achieve NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services including dispensing if the qualification is not currently held
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits Blue Light card eligibility And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature and Maths.
Desirable
NVQ customer services NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Experience with dealing with members of the public in a service capacity
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital or other healthcare environment Experience of working in pharmacy Some experience using computers (ECDL)
Skills Essential
Good command of the English language Good oral and written communication skills Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Desirable
IT literate Proven customer care skills Accurate checking of correct stock, batch number and expiry dates
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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)