About this role
Job summary
Pharmacy are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, self- motivated and physically active person to join the Pharmacy team and fill the crucial role of Pharmacy Porter.
This Pharmacy Porter is responsible for the delivery of medication and pharmaceutical supplies to wards/departments/clinics throughout Conquest Hospital in a timely manner to support the safe and efficient treatment and discharge of patients.
The role is a physically active one and involves the loading and delivery of large quantities of heavy (12 kg max) IV fluid boxes so would suit anybody looking for a physically active job.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include:
The safe and secure delivery of medication and pharmaceutical products to wards/departments/clinics around Conquest Hospital.
The collection of medication no longer required, and the collection of empty distribution boxes and pharmacy medication pouches.
The delivery of controlled drugs securely to wards/departments, ensuring an accurate audit trail is maintained.
Assisting with enquiries at pharmacy reception.
Assisting with the accurate filing of all pharmacy documentation.
Requirements
This role requires a highly motivated and organised person with the ability to organise their own workload to provide the most efficient delivery service.
A minimum level of physical fitness is required as the role is physically active and involves the movement of large quantities of heavy IV boxes (max 12kg). An electronic trolley is available for use for the delivery of products around the hospital.
The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills to ensure the safe and effective delivery and handover of medication. Communication with the wider pharmacy team and ward staff forms a key part of the role.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general level of education including GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy
Experience Essential
Customer services experience.
Desirable
Health service experience Stock control experience. Previous portering service
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Ability to lift and handle potentially heavy boxes. Good written and verbal skills for communicating with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professionals. Demonstrates the ability to work well as a team member. Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Desirable
Knowledge of pharmacy procedures. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of Health and Safety.
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
Hastings
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)