Job Title: Pharmacy Support Worker

Grade: Band 3

Trust: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester WR51DD

Ward: Pharmacy

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Pharmacy Support Worker ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitalsand help us make a difference!

What you can add:

1. Responsible for provision of technical services to designated wards and departments, ensuring continuous supply of medicinal products to patients within the Trust.
2. Accurate use of the Pharmacy IT System to supply constant data on drug expenditure and trends across the directorates within the Trust.
3. Participate in service developments to improve patient care and or increase efficiency.

1. Dispense medicines to inpatients and outpatients in accordance with current legislation. Attain highest level of expertise and maintain high standards of work at all times.
2. Participate in ward stock topping up and individual patient dispensing, ordering supplies of drugs in accordance with an agreed stock list.

What you’ll need:

• NVQ (QCF) Level 2 Pharmacy service Skills (dispensing modules)
• Minimum of 3 GSCEs (or equivalent) to include Maths and English Language
• Current experience of working as a Pharmacy Assistant/ dispenser
• Understanding of the principles of accurate stock control

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

·Putting People in Places to Care- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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