Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Support Worker- Patient Services
The pharmacy team at Barnet Hospital have an exciting opportunity to start a career path in hospital pharmacy. We are looking for motivated Pharmacy Support Workers who are keen to expand their experience and are interested in working in a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to delivering high quality patient care. The post holder will supervise a team of pharmacy support workers and apprentices in the patient services areas. They will be responsible for training staff rotating through the dispensary, which can include general dispensing, hatch duty, stock receipt and stock control. The post holder will have a Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship (or equivalent) or willing to undertake a pharmacy apprenticeship if not qualified. Successful applicants will be appointed into a Band 3 position if expected qualifications met and those requiring training will be enrolled on a pharmacy apprenticeship programme and appointed in a Band 3 annex 21 role for the duration of training. This training opportunity will lead to a substantive Band 3 position on completion of their apprenticeship (if applicable). Main duties of the job
Supervise a team of pharmacy support workers and apprentices in the patient services areas. Train staff rotating through the dispensary, including general dispensing, hatch duty, stock receipt, and stock control. Assist in reception duties and the general dispensing of medicines. Serve as the link between patients, their carers and/or representatives, medical staff, and pharmacy staff. Handle private out-patient prescriptions, To Take Away (TTA) prescriptions, requisitions, and financial transactions while ensuring patient confidentiality. Work accurately, effectively, and efficiently to support high-quality service provision. Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care in line with the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world-class teaching and research. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities. The Pharmacy department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a quality improvement-focused team committed to optimising the use of medicines and providing the best pharmaceutical care to our patients. Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Educated to GCSE or equivalent including Maths, English, Science - Grade C / 4 and above. Must have successfully completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willing to undertake. Experience
Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and other relevant programmes. Able to prioritise workload effectively. Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy. Experience of stock management. Previous employment in the NHS. Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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The pharmacy team at Barnet Hospital have an exciting opportunity to start a career path in hospital pharmacy. We are looking for motivated Pharmacy Support Workers who are keen to expand their experience and are interested in working in a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to delivering high quality patient care. The post holder will supervise a team of pharmacy support workers and apprentices in the patient services areas. They will be responsible for training staff rotating through the dispensary, which can include general dispensing, hatch duty, stock receipt and stock control. The post holder will have a Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship (or equivalent) or willing to undertake a pharmacy apprenticeship if not qualified. Successful applicants will be appointed into a Band 3 position if expected qualifications met and those requiring training will be enrolled on a pharmacy apprenticeship programme and appointed in a Band 3 annex 21 role for the duration of training. This training opportunity will lead to a substantive Band 3 position on completion of their apprenticeship (if applicable). Main duties of the job
Supervise a team of pharmacy support workers and apprentices in the patient services areas. Train staff rotating through the dispensary, including general dispensing, hatch duty, stock receipt, and stock control. Assist in reception duties and the general dispensing of medicines. Serve as the link between patients, their carers and/or representatives, medical staff, and pharmacy staff. Handle private out-patient prescriptions, To Take Away (TTA) prescriptions, requisitions, and financial transactions while ensuring patient confidentiality. Work accurately, effectively, and efficiently to support high-quality service provision. Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care in line with the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values. About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world-class teaching and research. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and people with disabilities. The Pharmacy department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a quality improvement-focused team committed to optimising the use of medicines and providing the best pharmaceutical care to our patients. Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Educated to GCSE or equivalent including Maths, English, Science - Grade C / 4 and above. Must have successfully completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willing to undertake. Experience
Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and other relevant programmes. Able to prioritise workload effectively. Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy. Experience of stock management. Previous employment in the NHS. Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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