Pharmacy Support Worker

Job Description

Job Title: Band 3 Pharmacy Support Worker

Ward/Dept: Pharmacy

Trust: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Maudsley Hospital/Lambeth Hospital/Bethlem Royal Hospital

Hours: 37.5 hours

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 South London and Maudsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference! These roles can be worked at our different sites which include Maudsley Hospital, Lambeth Hospital and Bethlem Royal Hospital.

Responsible For

• Ensure that medicines are suppled directly to patients or wards in a safe and timely manner so that continuity of patient care is maintained.

• Accurately dispense prescriptions or other medication orders, for inpatients, discharges, outpatients and clinics across a wide range of specialities.

• Undertake the dispensing of Controlled Drugs in accordance with standard operating procedures.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• Experience of dispensing within a Pharmacy Setting

• Ideally has hospital experience but not essential

• Confident in answering the phone and dealing with staff

GCSE’s or equivalent in Maths and English Grade 4 or above (grades A-C).

NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services

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.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England