Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant
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Job Opportunity at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
At Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to excellence and to the provision of high-quality healthcare. We want to be one of the safest hospitals in the country and our patients' safety is our priority.
Role Overview
Are you interested in a varied role which has ensuring patients experience the best pharmaceutical care at its heart? We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacy assistants to work as a key part of the clinical pharmacy team at ward level to support patients and nursing staff in using and looking after medicines.
Requirements
If you are interested in this post, you will need previous experience of working in either a hospital or community pharmacy and have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities
Your focus when working on wards will be to work closely alongside the Medicines Management Technicians (MMTs) at Bedford Hospital to help reduce medication waste and support appropriate storage of medicines. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience. Ward-based roles will be included only when dispensary competence and efficiency is embedded.
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- To provide pharmacy assistant support to the clinical pharmacy team and ward-based medicines management at ward level
- Working closely alongside the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to help reduce medication waste, support appropriate storage of medicines, and process medication orders through our electronic prescribing system
- To provide medicine dispensing services where necessary
- You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience.
The Pharmacy is a 7-day service, and contribution to weekend, bank holiday, and late-night shifts will be required.
About Us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity, and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career.
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We have state-of-the-art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge healthcare. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Application Information
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Additional Information
For more information about working at Bedfordshire Hospitals, please click the links:
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Seema Sharma
- Job Title: Principle Pharmacy Technician
- Email Address: seema.sharma@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01234 355122
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