Job summary
Employer heading
Pharmacy Ward Based Support Worker
Band 3
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
Ward Based Pharmacy Support Worker
Band 2/3
Monday - Friday 8.45am – 5pm
(Evening/Weekend & Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis)
Please Note: Previous candidates need not apply
We are looking to recruit a ward based Pharmacy Support Worker to join our caring, forward thinking ward based Pharmacy teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in hospital pharmacy and gain valuable experience working at ward level as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Service.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:
- Working within one of our ward based Pharmacy teams, providing a dispensing service to in patients.
- Ensuring the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients.
- The dispensing of take home prescriptions in order to support timely discharge
- Completion of the training course for NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services if not already held
- Assist in ward based audits of the service
You must be reliable and enthusiastic and have a desire to learn and work towards a nationally recognised qualification if not already held.
Working for our organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Previous experience in dispensing is not necessary as full training will be given. Applicants without an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be initially appointed as a Band 2 and upon achievement of this qualification, will gain promotion to Band 3.
The suitable candidate should have a methodical approach to their work, the ability to work un-supervised using their own initiative and be committed to ensuring that high standards are met. Good oral communication skills are essential.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Good general education
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Maths & English
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services(attainable when in post)
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Regular use of computer systems
- Customer service skills
- Working in a busy environment
- Working in a team
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy experience
- Dealing with patients in a hospital environment
SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail
- Able to use initiative
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise essential/non essential tasks
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible in approach to daily tasks & adaptable to changing circumstances and workload
- Committed to providing a quality service
- Good time management & punctual
Desirable criteria
- Be able to follow accepted methods of good practice and procedures
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Professional attitude
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy
- Desire to work in a healthcare setting
- Desire to develop further within the department
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Sadler
- Job title
- Recruiting Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01253 953780
- Additional information
For an informal discussion or any more information please contact Louise Sadler on 01253 - 953784
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
BTH
- Telephone
- 01253 957001
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