Job overview

We are looking for a number of hardworking and enthusiastic individuals who can demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills to become part of our established Pharmacy Team.

As part of the dispensary team, you will perform a range of dispensary-based activities including inpatient, outpatient and discharge prescriptions.

The post holder will predominantly be based in the dispensary team contributing towards delivering a comprehensive pharmacy service to the acute hospital wards, community hospitals and other patient settings.

We are excited to advertise new opportunities on the basis of a new working pattern and shift pattern. Therefore these posts will be on a specific working arrangement for this new team, which differs to existing teams. Posts are on the basis of: 37.5 hours a week, split over 5 days but across a 7 day a week pattern and team members would be rostered to one of three shift patterns (0800 – 1600, 0900-1700 or 1200 – 2000). Flexible working applications are welcome for those wishing to consider part time working. 

Main duties of the job

The post will involve duties that assist Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in the dispensing process both in the dispensary and at ward level and work within the distribution area to provide a ward top-up and medicines supply service. The ideal candidate will have a good general education (minimum entry requirement indicated on job specification) and demonstrable computer experience. If not already held, you will take part in the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services (in-house training is provided).

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.