About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in the Aseptic Pharmacy unit this unit prepares cancer medication.
We require a dependable, motivated, hardworking and efficient person to join our aseptic pharmacy team.
You will support the team with the cleaning of the unit, transfer of medication and consumables from the storeroom into the cleanroom, stock control and stock rotation of medicines and consumable, also administration task such as filing and answering the phone.
There is also an opportunity to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.
You must possess good communication skills, and be flexible, committed and be a good team player.
Joining the team at University Hospitals Dorset you will be taking up the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work life balance.
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. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes; theatres, cinemas and sporting activities and Poole attracts many visitors, has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.
Interview: 9th of July
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and early morning rotas.
Base Location: University Hospitals Dorset. Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.
Interview Date: TBC
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.
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.
Pharmacy NHS Dorset
Person Specification
Education Essential
Educated to secondary school level
Desirable
NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above
Experience Essential
Stock control Customer service Stock rotation filing
Desirable
Previous experience of working within health and safety and COSHH regulations
Technical Skills Essential
Accurate Ability to prioritise work Able to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
Desirable
Basic keyboard skills Ability to work in a busy environment
Knowledge Essential
Friendly Aware of own limitations / authority Self-motived Enthusiastic, hardworking and polite.
Desirable
Understanding of the role of a pharmacy assistant Committed to a high level of patient care. Flexible and prepared to adjust to working in both desk and cleanroom-basedareas
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 Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)