Pharmacy Support Worker - Hospital Service

Department: 160523 - Pharmacy Patient Services
Pinderfields Hospital
Permanent
Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services
Contract length: We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and contribute to the implementation of the Pharmacy Services strategy, striving for excellence to provide the highest standards of care.
The Pharmacy Technical Services team primarily provides aseptic preparation of medicines (including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition preparation) for patients of the Trust. The main duties include preparation of aseptic products for patients, dispensing of outsourced products, stock management, generating worksheets, and liaising with day case units to support the efficient running of the service to patients.
Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable and you will be required to have or be eligible to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Aseptically prepare chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and CIVAS.
Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control, dose banding and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS).
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and inform patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays.
Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
Answer the telephone according to Standard Operating Procedures and respond or re-direct calls as necessary.
Organise and liaise with transport for delivery of medicines off site.
Take telephone messages for Pharmacy staff recording full details and contact numbers.
Participate in the induction training of all new Pharmacy staff.
Contribute to the quality control and environmental monitoring of the Aseptic unit.
Reasonable Standard of Education Preferably grade C/4 or above in maths and English, if not, functional skills level 2.
NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent qualification or to undertake full NVQ2 in pharmacy services or equivalent training within 15 months.
Experience in a Pharmacy.

Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. Access to the NHS pension plan
Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Home electronics scheme, Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria, Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria, Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport, Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies, Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality, Career progression, training and support
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