Job summary
You could be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team as we provide pharmacy services to our units throughout Essex.

The successful candidate would have knowledge and skills to undertake the mandatory units for an NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services. Full training and support will be provided for candidates who have not already undertaken this training.

Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy would be an advantage, but not essential. The ability to travel across the EPUT Region is a necessity as part of this job role and therefore a driving licence and vehicle is preferred. The candidate will be expected to work within the Main Pharmacy in Chelmsford as part of a larger team or within our satellite pharmacies based at Basildon or Colchester as well as working independently at any of our other units throughout the EPUT region. Please be aware that many locations in the EPUT region are not accessible by public transport.

Part of the Time to Care initiative will see the successful candidates working with the ward teams to provide a fully integrated service that will provide greater support to the nursing and clinical teams through effective medicines inventory management.

This post is ideal for anybody looking to take their first step towards a career in pharmacy as well as those who wish to expand their pharmacy horizons within an enthusiastic and progressive team.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for staff for full or part time hours for working patterns that work for both the successful candidate/s and our team. Regular Hours are Monday and Friday 09:00-17:30 with occasional rota hours of 07:30-16:00. We would ask that you specify what hours you are willing to work in your application.

• To provide support services to the Pharmacy department including the ordering, receipt, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals and other stock items, and dispensing individual patient prescriptions.
• To participate as an active member of specific ward, unit and clinical teams, and support the safe and effective use of medicines.
• To contribute to the pharmacy service to specific wards, units and clinical teams.
• To dispense and supply medication from our satellite pharmacies under the supervision of a registered pharmacy professional.
• To work alongside our clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.

About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Essential education

• Good standard of general education (Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C (4/5) or above).

Desirable education

• NVQ or equivalent in Pharmacy Services (or willing to work towards).

Essential skills and experience

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience of inventory management.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of working within a pharmacy environment.
• Experience of working with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.

Essential knowledge

• Understanding of stock rotation.
• Fundamental IT skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams).

Desirable knowledge

• An understanding of pharmacy and its role within the Health Service.
• Knowledge and understanding of medicines.
• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing programmes.

Essential personal qualities

• A positive and responsible approach to work.
• Ability to manoeuvre and distribute heavy loads.
• Ability to work within a refrigerated environment with vaccines.
• Able to work to deadlines and time pressures.
• Driving licence, access to own vehicle and able to travel throughout the EPUT region.
• Methodical in approach with attention to detail.

Desirable personal qualities

• Understands and adheres to the Trust values.
• Demonstrates ability to meet set targets.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Please apply through our website.