Job summaryThe Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital are excited to be recruiting a specialised dispenser as a key role in our departmental strategy to focus on patient care and experience and expand our clinical trials work. This is an exciting development opportunity for the right person who will have a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
This role is part-time; 28 hours a week. You will participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas and will do up to one late night session (until 7pm) a week if required.
Main duties of the jobClinical Trials- To perform dispensing duties for clinical trial drugs in accordance with specific protocol procedures
- To select trial packs and complete patient label directions following protocol.
- To complete patients accountability and running log for all trial patients
- To perform housekeeping duties including temperature monitoring, expiry date checks, and the archiving of trial data (under supervision)
- To perform all activities in accordance with training and departmental standard operating procedures
Dispensary and Controlled drugs- To dispense for in-patients, out-patients and patient discharge
- To ensure accuracy of work during all stages of the dispensing process.
- To ensure records and controls are correctly maintained using the pharmacy computer system and paper records and by following the Pharmacy Archive procedure
- To relabel patients own drugs for reuse after assessment of suitability in the dispensary.
- To perform reception duties including dealing with patient and NHS staff enquiries either face to face or by telephone.
- To perform all activities in accordance with training and departmental standard operating procedure
- To perform controlled drug audits
Distribution- To assist in the Top Up and stock supplies to clinical departments when needed.
- To perform all activities in accordance with training and departmental standard operating procedures
About usRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NVQ 2 or equivalent in pharmacy services
- Good general education
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English
DesirableExperienceEssential- Experience in a pharmacy environment
DesirablePractical and intellectual skillEssential- Good all round communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work
- Good Computer Skills
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 
