Job summary
- Main area
- Carolina Cro
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 343-6083717-CC-ALL
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Epsom & St Helier Hospitals - Trustwide
- Town
- Epsom & Carshalton
- Salary
- £13.73 - £22.85
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant
Band 2
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank are looking for an experienced Band 3 Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant to join their team. The role is required to provide a co-ordinated pharmaceutical service which is broad-based, cost-effective and efficient.
You will also be required to promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all allied products to all its clients.
In addition you will need to assist in the efficient economical running of the pharmacy service by dispensing prescriptions in accordance with departmental policies and by maintaining accurate stock levels of pharmaceutical products in wards and departments, including Pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
- To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g. tidying shelves, reshelving medicines
- To assist with the ward / departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant health care personnel as required
- To routinely check expiry dates of all stock, ensuring good stock rotation and correct storage conditions, maintaining a log as required and reporting any exceptions to the Principal/Senior Technician
- To monitor and log fridge temperatures on a daily basis, reporting any exceptions to the Senior Technician
- To prepare, update and print computerised lists for stock issues for all relevant clients
- To assist in the maintenance of accurate records and information by the correct use of the Pharmacy Computer System and prescription tracking system and by filing prescriptions, requisitions and other pharmaceutical information
- To order/requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as required
- To maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area
- To assist in the collection of performance/workload/audit data as require
Further information is in the attached JD.
Working for our organisation
- "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
- OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
- Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
- Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is required to:-
- Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
- Work on other sites in the Trust by agreement.
- Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
- Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
- Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
- Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
- Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
- Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
- Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
- Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.
- Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
- Comply with Duty of Candour principles.
This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service developments.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 pharmacy services
EXPERIENCE
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates Experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Good time management skills Good telephone manner Keyboard skills Good interpersonal skills Good customer relation skills Good communication skills (verbal and written) Basic mathematical ability Ability to work under pressure Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work accurately and methodically Ability to organise own workload
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate Experience of CMM Pharmacy Computer System
GENERAL
Essential criteria
- Efficient Reliable attendance Flexible Caring Willingness to learn
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Carolina Cro
- Job title
- Recruitment
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02082964086
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