Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Epsom, United Kingdom - Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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    Job summary

    Are you an enthusiastic, hard-working and patient-focused person, interested in gaining experience within a Hospital Pharmacy? If so, we have a position at Epsom General Hospital to suit you.

    We are looking for a keen individual to join our friendly team working in a busy Pharmacy dispensary to help us provide an efficient dispensing service. Previous experience in pharmacy dispensing systems and a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services is essential.

    You will require great customer care skills, enjoy patient contact, have experience working in a busy environment and must have excellent attention to detail.

    Main duties of the job

    The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of a computer, have proven organisational skills and demonstrate an attention to detail in their work. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

    You will play a key role in preparing medicines for our patients. You will also carry out general housekeeping, filing and receptionist duties and undertake daily stock checks.

    Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm with 60 minutes lunch. You will also participate in the late rota, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

    To be considered, candidates must hold an NVQ qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or an equivalent recognised qualification. Previous hospital experience is desirable and an enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key

    About us

    Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

    We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

    The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.

    As you know, here at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.

    So don't delay apply today

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    For further information please contact:

    Amy Steel, Principal Technician, Patient Services

    e-mail: .

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Knowledge of stock rotation & expiry dates
  • Monitoring of fridges & ambient temperatures and taking appropriate action
  • Desirable

  • Experience of hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of hospital pharmacy distribution /dispensing systems
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to organise own and others workload
  • Good customer care skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Good written communication
  • Desirable

  • Experience with CMM (previously JAC) Pharmacy Computer System