Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensing Services | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,129 - £28,649 per annum (incl. of HCAA) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, UB8 3NN |
| Company: | The Hillingdon Hospital |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6147297/394-MVCSS6147297 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant in Dispensing Services to support our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within our busy Pharmacy Department. Amongst other things, you will be required to dispense medicines to outpatients and inpatients, organise and maintain medicine supplies within the dispensary, resolve stock issues in line with departmental procedures, and provide general pharmacy dispensary support including reception and administrative duties.
Experience of hospital or retail pharmacy would be an advantage. You should have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or an equivalent GPhC approved qualification which includes dispensing medicines to patients and be willing to undergo additional local training in dispensing practice. You will also have experience of providing good customer service to the public and be able to work carefully, accurately, and quickly in a busy environment.
Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than advertised once a suitable number of applications are received.
• Dispenses medicines to outpatients and inpatients
• Ensures good housekeeping in the dispensary by keeping benches and baskets clear of drugs no longer required.
• Organises and maintains medicine supplies within the dispensary.
• Resolution of stock issues according to departmental procedures.
• Provide a customer focused reception and undertake all related administrative duties
• Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff.
• Undertakes related clerical duties.
• Training & Supervision:
• Dispensing and patient counselling.
• Provide a top up service of stock items to wards and departments where required.
• Cover reception when required
• Competent in the use of the automated dispensing equipment and resolves operational issues.
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024