Do you have the enthusiasm to begin a long‑term career in the NHS? If so this could be the job you are looking for. We have two maternity leave covers available, fixed term until 18th December 2026.
We are looking for a motivated and responsible individual to join our pharmacy team as a pharmacy assistant based in the dispensary at Ipswich hospital and become an integral part of our 7‑day service.
Responsibilities
* Dispense medication including controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, cytotoxic medicines and Monitored Dosage System (MDS) to in‑patients and out‑patients by receipt of prescriptions from patients, staff or representatives.
* Attend to patients/customers/representatives/carers/hospital staff and other visitors at the reception hatches.
* Collect prescription charges from eligible out‑patients and issue tickets.
* Issue medication to patients following procedure and referring to the Pharmacist if required.
* Record requests on a computerized tracking system for discharge prescriptions and inpatient charts received in and dispatched from Pharmacy.
* Check that the patient has a valid exemption (e.g., pre‑payment card/maternity exemption card) and ensure/support patients to complete relevant information on the back of the prescription.
* Support ward‑based team by providing a stock top‑up service on designated wards/clinical areas.
* Support pharmacy services from the Ipswich dispensary and hatch area, dispensing for inpatients and outpatients, liaising with patients for home delivery of medication, and following standard procedures.
Training and Development
On‑the‑job training will be given and departmental competencies will also be undertaken. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered a secondment basis only, undertake study and complete NVQ Level 2 training relevant to the post, and complete in‑house competencies and training while gaining relevant experience. Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1
Benefits
We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‑rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do and forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of policies, procedures and practices, to foster positive work relationships, and to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, providing hospital and community health services to almost one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits.
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