Pharmacy Clinical Assistant

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Full time
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Worthing Salary:

£23,615 per annum pro rata Salary period:

Yearly Closing:

02/02/2025 23:59 About our Trust At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at our Worthing site. We are actively seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to work as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team based at Worthing Hospital. You will have to demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history, and have the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients. The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. You will become a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return you will receive full training and support to facilitate your career development. The post is full time (37.5 hours per week with weekend and bank holiday working as per rota). This role will require you to be based at Worthing Hospital. The successful post holder must be: Self-motivated Have excellent communication skills Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient, and effective pharmaceutical service, with particular emphasis in ordering and dispensing of in-patient and discharge prescriptions, at ward level, in line with departmental procedures. To analyse patient’s own medication and confirm suitability for use prior to discharge; to facilitate a safe and efficient transition from hospital to home. To improve patient access to their own medicines by providing assistance and support to the receipt, storage, and transfer of medicines between clinical areas. Assist in reduction of waste through utilising patients' own medication and following medicine returns policies and guidelines. Person specification

Able to prioritise own workload Can work as part of a team Hospital pharmacy experience Important information for applicants

Flexible Working:

If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:

As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Skilled Worker Visa:

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. Closing adverts early:

Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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