Pharmacy Support Worker

Job Title: Pharmacy Support Worker

Grade: Band 3

Trust:Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Prospect Park Hospital, RG30 4EJ

Ward: Pharmacy

Pay Rates: £13.13

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate pharmacy assistant ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

What you can add:

• Receive, unpack and store deliveries from suppliers/wholesalers which includes stock rotation of medicines not stored in the pharmacy robot and storage procedures of medicines stored in the pharmacy robot.
• Identify any discrepancies in stock levels, to investigate and correct as appropriate, under the direction of the Procurement Manager.
• Liaise with the appropriate nursing staff/ward pharmacist on queries concerning distribution of stock items requested by wards/departments and clinics.
• Assist in the dispensary for periods as needed by the department where labelling and dispensing of pharmaceutical products occurs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Process pharmacy orders and invoices in an accurate and timely manner and to work in the dispensary, labelling and dispensing pharmaceutical products when as needed by the service.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of EMIS advantageous.

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.

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

• Relevant Qualifications.
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

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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.