Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

Overview

Do you have the enthusiasm to begin a long-term career in the NHS? If so, this could be the job you are looking for. Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and responsible individual to join Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's pharmacy team as a pharmacy assistant based in the dispensary at Ipswich hospital, becoming an integral part of Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's 7-day service.

Your duties will include:

• Dispensing for inpatients and outpatients.
• Dispensing controlled drugs.
• Liaising with patients for the home delivery of medication.
• Following standard procedures.
• Providing a stock top-up service on designated wards/clinical areas.

On-the-job training will be provided, and departmental competencies will also be undertaken. You should have good interpersonal skills, the ability to work calmly in a busy environment, and be flexible to change. Attention to detail and good team-working are essential.

About Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's Pharmacy Service

As part of your role, you will:

• Undertake study and complete NVQ Level 2 training relevant to the post.
• Dispense medication including controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, cytotoxic medicines, and Monitored Dosage System (MDS).
• Attend to patients/customers and hospital staff at the reception hatches.
• Collect prescription charges from eligible outpatients and issue tickets.
• Issue medication to patients following procedures and referring to a pharmacist if required.
• Record requests on a computerized tracking system for discharge prescriptions and inpatient charts.
• Check that patients have valid exemptions and assist them in completing relevant information.

Why Work With Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust?

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is ESNEFT and Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust pride ourselves on supporting Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's staff by offering a wide range of training and development opportunities, along with flexible working options. Benefits include:

• A generous pension scheme.
• Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
• Access to a range of NHS discounts.
• A comprehensive Staff Health and Wellbeing programme.

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's Philosophy

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust believe that time matters to everyone. Across the Trust, Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust focus on improving Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust's processes and removing time delays for staff and patients. Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to investing in digital transformation to enhance patient care and staff experience.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust want to hear from you.