Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

We are looking for a motivated and responsible individual to join our pharmacy team as a pharmacy assistant based in the dispensary at Ipswich hospital and, become an integral part of our 7 day service.
You will work with our Dispensary team providing pharmacy services from the Ipswich dispensary and hatch area. Duties will include dispensing for inpatients and outpatients, dispensing controlled drugs, liaising with patients for the home delivery of medication, and following standard procedures. You will also support our ward based team by providing a stock top-up service on designated wards/clinical areas.
On the job training will be given and departmental competencies will also be undertaken.
You should have good interpersonal skills with the ability to work calmly in a busy environment. In addition you need to be flexible and be able react positively to change, have an eye for detail and be able to demonstrate good team-working.
Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1, Undertake study and complete NVQ Level 2 training relevant to post, and complete in-house competencies and training while gaining relevant experience.
Dispense medication including controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, cytotoxic medicines and Monitored Dosage System (MDS) to In-patients and Out-patients by receipt of prescriptions from patients, staff or representatives.
Attend to patients/customers/representatives/carers/hospital staff and other hospital visitors at the reception hatches.
Collect prescription charges from eligible Out-patients and issue ticket.
Issue medication to patients following procedure and referring to Pharmacist if required.
Record requests on a computerised tracking system, for discharge prescriptions and inpatient charts received in and dispatched from Pharmacy.
Check that the patient has a valid exemption eg. Pre-payment card/maternity exemption card and ensure/support patients to complete the relevant information on the back of the prescription., Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A, Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT's core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT., We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes
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