Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies
Band: 2
We are recruiting for a
Pharmacy Porter
who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the
Best of Care by the Best People
and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering dispensed items to wards, theatres, and clinics across the site of Medway Hospital. They will use the Prescription Tracking System to record these deliveries and to maintain accurate records of receipt and custody of these medications. They will be responsible for meeting delivery targets as well as representing both the Pharmacy department and Medway Hospital in a positive light, as per the visions and values of the trust. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open, and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the
Best of Care
by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -
Patient First.
Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our
Patient First
deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our
BEST
values underpin
Patient First
and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff, and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Porter is responsible for: Physical delivery of dispensed medication via the Prescription Tracking System Prioritisation of workload and timely delivery of medication Sorting, filing, and archiving prescriptions and other relevant papers as advised as per standard operating procedures Liaising with relevant ward Pharmacists and ward staff to provide an effective and efficient service Preparing the ward and departments bags ready for delivery Delivering pouches containing medicines to clinical areas and ensuring that any prescription sheets collected from the wards are promptly delivered to the dispensary If delivering controlled drugs, ensuring that they are personally handed to a registered nurse and signed for Maintaining and using the electronic Tracker system Assisting in the delivery of urgent medication to the wards on an ad-hoc basis Ensuring that all medication delivered is signed for by an appropriate member of staff Person Specification
Qualifications
Maths and English GCSE grade C or above & ability to complete NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills if not already acquired Skills
Good level of IT skills Prioritisation and time management skills Values Based Question
Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone 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.
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Pharmacy Porter
who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the
Best of Care by the Best People
and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering dispensed items to wards, theatres, and clinics across the site of Medway Hospital. They will use the Prescription Tracking System to record these deliveries and to maintain accurate records of receipt and custody of these medications. They will be responsible for meeting delivery targets as well as representing both the Pharmacy department and Medway Hospital in a positive light, as per the visions and values of the trust. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open, and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies/procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the
Best of Care
by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -
Patient First.
Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our
Patient First
deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our
BEST
values underpin
Patient First
and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff, and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job responsibilities
The Pharmacy Porter is responsible for: Physical delivery of dispensed medication via the Prescription Tracking System Prioritisation of workload and timely delivery of medication Sorting, filing, and archiving prescriptions and other relevant papers as advised as per standard operating procedures Liaising with relevant ward Pharmacists and ward staff to provide an effective and efficient service Preparing the ward and departments bags ready for delivery Delivering pouches containing medicines to clinical areas and ensuring that any prescription sheets collected from the wards are promptly delivered to the dispensary If delivering controlled drugs, ensuring that they are personally handed to a registered nurse and signed for Maintaining and using the electronic Tracker system Assisting in the delivery of urgent medication to the wards on an ad-hoc basis Ensuring that all medication delivered is signed for by an appropriate member of staff Person Specification
Qualifications
Maths and English GCSE grade C or above & ability to complete NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills if not already acquired Skills
Good level of IT skills Prioritisation and time management skills Values Based Question
Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone 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.
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