Higher Level Pharmacy Support Worker - SACT & PN
- NHS
- Part Time
- Huntingdon
- 24071.00 - 25674.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Are you a Pharmacy Assistant looking to further your career in a specialist area? Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is a fast-paced specialism, with new therapies regularly coming into use.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our small and dynamic Pharmacy team. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team providing quality care for a range of oncology and haematology patients. You will also work alongside the Nutrition Team to provide our ward-based parenteral nutrition (PN) service for neonates and adults. You must possess a full NVQ level II in Pharmacy Services or equivalent dispensing qualification.
Teamwork is essential to this role so you will be happy working at close quarters with colleagues in an environment that can be pressured and sometimes stressful. A desire to go the extra mile for patients is central to the ethos of our team, so you will have a caring approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as being motivated to look for service improvements.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
Main tasks will include:
- Dispensing of intravenous and oral chemotherapy doses and supportive medications
- Stock control, including regular stock checks and ordering of stock through stores.
- Interacting with other staff and patients both in person and over the telephone, and the need to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Liaising with the nutrition team and external suppliers to organise the provision of parenteral nutrition for patients.
- Completion of documentation and other administrative tasks within the SACT and PN Services unit.
Full training will be provided in-house and your ongoing learning and development in this role is supported and encouraged.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 2 dispensary course (including dispensary modules) or equivalent dispensing course e.g. Buttercups / NPA
- GCSE Maths, English and Science
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with the public and or patients
- Previous experience of working in community or hospital pharmacy environment
- Dispensing of medicines
- Dispensing controlled drugs
- Experience of handing out of medication to patients / basic level counselling skills
- Experience of over the counter sales of medication
- Experience of supervising staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word, outlook, excel and PowerPoint)
- Understanding of Pharmacy stock control computer system
Desirable
- Knowledge of Ascribe / JAC pharmacy system
Key Skills
Essential
- Good customer care skills
- Ability to work in a logical and orderly fashion, organising and prioritising workload effectively
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, using initiative and working to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
- Commitment to continuing personal development
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
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
