About this role
Job summary
Looking for a new challenge? An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Cancer Services pharmacy team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as we expand our technical workforce.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant to support us in the delivery of excellent hospital pharmacy services.
Applications will only be considered from individuals who have the legal right to work in the UK. As this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the UK Sponsorship requirements, we are unable to sponsor applicants.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to join our friendly, committed team working in a support role. This role will be integral in supporting the provision of clinical services to patients on the wards and in clinical areas within the Macmillan Cancer Centre. As part of this role, you will be providing dispensing services, together with assisting with the supply of medicines to help facilitate a streamlined workflow ensuring key performance targets are met.
This is a fantastic opportunity for professional development. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently. A flexible and adaptable approach to work and a commitment to self-development is essential.
If you are interested in this post, you will need previous experience of working in either a hospital or community pharmacy and have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Summary: To dispense medicines in an accurate and timely manner for inpatients and outpatients as directed by MMPTs using the pharmacy computer system and automated dispensing devices where in place.
To participate in the ward top-up service
To participate in ordering stock and non-stock items for named patients.
To participate in ensuring patients have sufficient supply of medications during their inpatient stay.
To support and participate in monthly audits to ensure standards are maintained at ward level.
To participate in the provision of a safe, efficient and timely pharmaceutical distribution service to all customers.
To efficiently use the pharmacy computer system to manage stock control.
To communicate effectively with a variety of support staff and customers e.g., purchasing dispensaries and ward staff.
UCLH, in partnership with University College London, has been designated one of the countrys five comprehensive biomedical research centres and there is an on-site early phase cancer clinical trials unit.
The UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre encompasses our busy outpatient clinics and daycare treatment facilities as well as our growing ambulatory chemotherapy practice.
The UCLH Grafton Way Building supports our expanding haematology service including haematopoietic stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapy.
The pharmacy cancer team is well integrated into the cancer directorate and provides a high-quality and progressive pharmacy service to cancer patients. Chemotherapy production services are delivered from a state of the art unit.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
A General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognised qualification for pharmacy support staff E.g. a Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (obtained either in community or hospital) GSCE Maths and English (grades A to C) or equivalent Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
HEE MOP modules (in POD assessment and transcribing)
Experience Essential
Experience of stock control Experience of dispensing Experience of dealing with members of the public Ability to work without direct supervision Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy practice Appropriate experience of working a in hospital pharmacy environment
Skills and Abilities Essential
Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (with patients and staff of all levels) Demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care Be able to provide and receive routine information. To know when to refer to a senior colleague Be able to make judgements involving facts or situations, some requiring analysis Takes responsibility for the personal development needs of themselves Demonstrated ability to meet service targets Ability to identify risks Ability to identify and prioritise the delivery of pharmacy services Ability to undertake audit Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet, database, and communication software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team Ability to learn new software programmes - IT literate Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Demonstrate proven ability to dispense accurately Demonstrate ability to work towards set procedures Understanding of stock control management Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security Be able to organise and plan own day to day work and activities Be able to plan own tasks in order to meet service requirements Be able to deal with routine enquires
Desirable
Actively seeks novel opportunities to meet training needs, and evaluates the training provided
Personal and People Development Essential
Demonstrated ability to achieve desired outcomes in the face of unavoidable work pressures Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Displays honesty and integrity, is aware of ethical dilemmas relating to medicines use, and respects confidentiality Well-organised Good attention to detail Adaptable/flexible approach Ability to work in a busy environment Ability to meet deadlines when requested Well-motivated
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential
Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements Essential
Willingness to work late duties, weekends and Bank Holidays as per rota
Communication Essential
Able to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, pharmacy, nursing, and other multidisciplinary staff Demonstrate commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care
Values Essential
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)