About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy as our porter.
You must possess good communication skills, and be flexible, committed and be a good team player.
We have ambitious plans to develop our sites, making even better use of our combined resources to serve our population most effectively.
We are located within an area of amazing beauty which includes opportunities to drive, walk, run, swim or cycle in the New Forest , in the Purbecks, along miles of golden beaches and the Jurassic coastline.
You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
The hours for this role are such that you are required to work until 6pm for 7 hours a day.
Interview: 9th December
Main duties of the job
To deliver medications from pharmacy to all wards and departments including fridge lines and controlled drugs.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Stock control
- Customer service
Desirable
- Previous Pharmacy experience
Technical Skills
Essential
- Accurate, numerate
- Basic keyboard skills/IT literate
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of a pharmacy assistant
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)