Overview
Pharmacy assistants without a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 in pharmacy service skills will be considered but will be expected to work towards this as band 2 to 3 progression. This is a full-time post and the post holder will be required to participate in the weekend & bank holiday rota. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
The department actively promotes development, education and training. To apply you will need to have good GCSEs or equivalent and an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or be working towards completing the NVQ level 2 qualification. You will need excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. You should be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills and committed to continuous professional development.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people.
Responsibilities
* Use Pharmacy computer system to produce picking lists, packs and supply drugs and medicines to wards and departments
* Perform daily temperature monitoring within different areas of the pharmacy department as required by the MHRA
* Assist in dispensing medicines to inpatients and outpatients, wards and departments when required
* Deputise for Receptionist in their absence, receiving prescriptions from patients and taking responsibility for prescription charge money
* Receive requisitions and telephone calls from healthcare professionals
* Deal with enquiries from patients and healthcare staff and pass on to relevant staff if necessary
* Ensure good housekeeping in the pharmacy by keeping benches and baskets clear of drugs no longer required
* Check expiry dates and rotate stock
* Unpack deliveries and put drugs away in pharmacy and ward
Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About LNWH and Services
* London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust runs major acute services at Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark’s Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital.
* Northwick Park Hospital offers a busy emergency department, a hyper-acute stroke unit, and a hyper-acute rehabilitation unit.
* St Mark’s Hospital is an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital provides a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care, with Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital provides planned care and is collocated with an urgent care centre.
How to apply / Contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Maha Abdullahi
Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician for Patient Services
Email: m.abdullahi1@nhs.net
Telephone: 02088692217
Additional job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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