About this role
Job summary
East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust.
Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines.
No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in house training will be given.
We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. Whilst applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards this qualification.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department.
You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.
You will be able to deal with enquires in an efficient, polite and courteous manner. Providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.
To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description Job responsibilities
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If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifification Essential
Good standard of education to GCSE level, grade C or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services Level 2 Award/Unit accreditation in area of work or evidence meeting the Royal Pharmaceutical society of GB minimum competence requirement for Pharmacy/Dispensing Assistants.
Experience Essential
Customer service experience
Desirable
Experience in working within a hospital or community pharmacy setting
Personal/professional attributes Essential
Able to work effectively under pressure IT literate Good communication and presentation skills Good at practical problem solving Team Player Attention to detail
Desirable
Good organisational Skills Ability to multi task
Governance Essential
Understanding of following standard operating procedures
Other Requirements Essential
To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)