Band 3 Senior support worker - Stores & Distribution/ Patient Services
Job Description
Job summary
Salary Band: Band 3
Hours per week: 18 hours
Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic, helpful and hardworking individual to join our team within the the Pharmacy department at Chase Farm Hospital.
In accordance with objectives set by the Chief Technician:
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Pharmacy Stores and Patients Service Team in the provision of an efficient service to all users and in the day to day running of the Pharmacy Department following standard operating procedures (SOP).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide pharmacy service to patients, wards and departments. You will supervise a team of pharmacy support workers and apprentices.
The post holder MUST have a Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship (or equivalent).
Please see attached job description for more information about this role.
About us
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
The Pharmacy department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an ambitious and quality improvement focused team who are committed to optimising the use of medicines and providing the best pharmaceutical care to our patients. We are proud to lead the way in integrated training partnerships, digital transformation, and cost improvement programmes (CIP).
The Pharmacy Service comprises of Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary services, ward based clinical pharmacy services, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services, pharmacy stores & distribution, procurement, and homecare services. We cover a range of clinical specialties including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, hepatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women's health, paediatrics and infection control.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Chief Technician, Teri Emery on : 0208 375 1487.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- o Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent including Maths, English, Science - Grade C / 4 and above
- Must have successfully completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and other relevant programmes.
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy
- Previous experience of working in a warehouse / distribution environment
- Previous employment in the NHS
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Team member with an adaptable and flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to work well as a team member
- Demonstrated ability to show attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Able to move heavy loads when required
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Well-motivated
Others
Essential
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
- Good attendance record and good time keeping/ time management
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chase Farm Hospital
The Ridgeway
Enfield
EN2 8JL
