Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 252-7455270
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £25,768 per annum incl Fringe HCAS rate
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy
Band 2
Job overview
Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
This post is based in the pharmacy department at Darent Valley Hospital and the successful candidate’s duties will span both of our dispensaries and also the pharmacy stores.
Candidates should be enthusiastic, demonstrate innovation, be able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively and must possess competent IT skills.
Main duties of the job
The post is rotational working in both the main and chemotherapy dispensary and also the Pharmacy stores. You will assist in the supply of medicines to the public and to in-patients on wards using our automated robot and Omnicell cupboards, full training will be given. The role includes greeting staff and patients attending the dispensary reception. You will electronically log prescription details onto the pharmacy tracking system therefore assisting in ensuring the efficient workflow through the dispensary. You will be responsible for checking and supplying pharmacy stocks at ward level against agreed lists. You will also be involved in the delivery of medication to the wards. Other duties will include delivering the medications back to the wards.
Full training and support will be provided as you must commit to undertaking the Pharmacy Services Assistant level 2 Apprentice program.
Previous experience of working in a customer care setting is desirable and exposure to working in a healthcare setting would be an advantage.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main responsibilities dispensing both dispensaries, working the Quality Assurance department, receptionist, delivering medications to the wards, supply stocks to the wards
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ (QCF) level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- Possesses prior knowledge in learning to work to an NVQ level or an equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good IT/Computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Customer service skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy experience
- Healthcare experience
- Previous experience in stores environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Campbell
- Job title
- Lead Dispensary Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428523
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