About this role
Job summary
We're looking for a motivated team player with an ability to contribute to vital pharmacy service within the Trust. They will ensure delivery of essential pharmacy services and assist with dispensing of medicines and other items to wards, other departments and most importantly patients.
- To welcome customers at the hatch and process receipt of their prescription
- To rotate and put away stock ensuring the Dispensary remains tidy and is a safe working environment
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be trained in the use of the epic system to receipt prescriptions
To send medicines to patients/carers home address
The post holder will be required to provide un-planned cover for the ward topping up service
To assist with Dispensing activities
Deliver medicines to the wards when required
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For documents please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Good Team Player
- Calm under pressure
- Good attention to detail
- Initiative and common sense
- Flexible Approach
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Customer Service Skills
Desirable
- Previous dispensing experience
- Previous Hospital experience
- Using/ knowledge of EPIC Systems
- Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
- Stock control knowledge
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Secondary school education including Mathematics
- Good understanding of spoken and written English
- To be committed to undertake a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- Counter Assistant Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)