Band 3 - Ward Medicines Assistant, Pharmacy

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to join our clinical pharmacy team as a Ward Medicines Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract., To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive ward pharmacy service.

Undertaking activities predominantly at ward level, but also within the pharmacy department, which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. transfer of medicines, medicines supply, dispensing medication and the safe/secure storage of medicines.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/.