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Senior Pharmacy Assistant Patient Services

On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Our summary

Salary
£31,554 - £33,270 a year

About £2,190 - £2,290 a month after tax.

Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 8 November

The role

We're looking for a motivated team player with an ability to contribute to vital pharmacy service within the Trust. They will ensure delivery of essential pharmacy services and assist with dispensing of medicines and other items to wards, other departments and most importantly patients.

  • To welcome customers at the hatch and process receipt of their prescription
  • To rotate and put away stock ensuring the Dispensary remains tidy and is a safe working environment

What you'll do

·       The post holder will be trained in the use of the epic system to receipt prescriptions

·       To send medicines to patients/carers home address

·       The post holder will be required to provide un-planned cover for the ward topping up service

·       To assist with Dispensing activities

·       Deliver medicines to the wards when required

Essential criteria

  • GOSH Values
  • Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Good Team Player
  • Calm under pressure
  • Good attention to detail
  • Initiative and common sense
  • Flexible Approach
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Secondary school education including Mathematics
  • Good understanding of spoken and written English
  • To be committed to undertake a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable criteria

  • Previous dispensing experience
  • Previous Hospital experience
  • Using/ knowledge of EPIC Systems
  • Good understanding of Pharmacy /NHS issues
  • Stock control knowledge
  • Counter Assistant Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Great Ormond Street Hospital

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Additional information

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

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