About this role
Job summary
Pharmacy Assistant
We currently have a vacancy for two full-time Pharmacy Assistants to work in the pharmacy department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital within Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
You will be joining a friendly, forward thinking pharmacy team and will work in the dispensary, stock distribution and technical services providing a valuable service to our patients
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
The role includes:
Labelling and dispensing prescriptions Issuing stock drugs to wards and clinics Assisting in the supply of chemotherapy Ward visits to top-up stock drugs
We are looking for hardworking, reliable candidates with good communication skills. You will also need to have good literacy and numeracy skills which will be assessed during the selection process. It is vital that you list your educational qualifications on the application form in order to be shortlisted for interview.
Please ensure that you use your supporting statement to demonstrate how your skills and experience match the person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Store, Dispensary and Technical Services on a rotational basis DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pharmacy Stores
1. To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers, checking that delivery is for the pharmacy department.
2. To unpack goods received and:
Check items and quantities received match delivery notes
Check are in good condition
Check have adequate shelf life
Check prices match those on delivery note
Sign delivery note to accept goods into the pharmacy.
Full responsibilities can be found in the JD
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Desirable
Maths GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) English GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) Units of level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills in relevant areas of work
Experience Essential
Use of computers Work from written procedures
Desirable
Previous Hospital/Pharmacy Experience Dealing with the public
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Literate and Numerate and be able to perform simple calculations - tested at interview Good communication skills Team player Ability to work under pressure Able to organise self Attention to detail Enthusiastic about hospital pharmacy
Other Essential
Patient focused Good Attendance Record Able to work Weekends and Bank Holidays Able to undertake manual handling tasks and remain standing for prolonged periods
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)