Band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker

Band 2 Pharmacy Support Worker for a large public sector organisation based through the Belfast Trust

Location: Mater Hospital

Pay Per Hour: £11.44

Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

JOB SUMMARY/MAIN PURPOSE:

The successful applicant will join the team providing the pharmaceutical service in the Belfast Trust. The person appointed will be involved in the work of the various sections providing the pharmaceutical service and will work under the supervision of the section managers.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practise for Pharmacy Support Staff.
• Assist with the receipt, storage and issue of pharmaceutical products and related clerical duties.
• Undertake the assembly, labelling and packaging of prescribed items and completion of dispensing records.
• Load pharmacy robot.
• Be responsible for computer input and maintaining appropriate stock levels in a neat, clean and orderly manner.
• Be responsible for the provision of ward top-ups directly at ward level and within the pharmacy department in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Participate in the ordering of Intravenous fluids for wards and departments.
• Participate in preparation of Emergency boxes and kits.
• Assist in dispensary receptionist duties to include receiving work, logging details of work on the prescription tracking system and its progress through the dispensary and contacting wards and departments. Assist in the, issuing of prescribed items.
• Assist with the orientation and training of new staff working in the pharmacy e.g. pharmacy assistants, technicians, pre-registration pharmacists, trainee
• Assist in the accurate and safe disposal of redundant medicines as appropriate.
• Participate in the Trusts Staff Development Review including the annual development of a Personal Contributions/ Objectives Plan and Personal Development Plan.
• Be responsible for telephone duties including recording of messages and redirecting incoming calls on telephone system.
• Conduct oneself in an appropriate manner and maintain required standards of appearance and dress.
• Maintain records and filing.
• Participate in weekend and statutory holiday rota.
• Participate in BHSCT Pharmacy Extended Hours Services.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• A minimum of 4 GCSE's grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and Science or equivalent academic qualification (e.g. BTEC First Diploma in Science or Essential Skills Level 2 Maths and English).

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience of working within hospital or community pharmaceutical Team OR Experience of Working in stock management such as Stores/Warehouse/Distribution Centre.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Kelly Cunningham at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.