Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic people with good interpersonal skills who will enjoy being part of this busy friendly team.

Main duties of the job
We currently have full time vacancies in various areas within our modern and diverse pharmacy department including

• Technical Services - MHRA licensed unit manufacturing aseptic preparations, chemotherapy, radiopharmacy and non-sterile creams, ointments and suspensions
• Pharmacy Pre-packing - over labelling of medication, packing orders, receiving deliveries in our MHRA licensed pre-packing unit
• Patient Services - Dispensing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication from one of our pharmacy locations
• Medicines Supply - Receiving deliveries, packing ward stock orders, placing wholesaler's orders, processing invoices and general stock control duties
• Homecare - Processing prescriptions, placing orders, processing invoices, liaising with patients, suppliers and other medical staff and financial reporting

About us
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• General education qualifications.
• GCSE in Maths, English and Science (Grade 4 / C or above)
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and/or English.

Desirable

• Further education qualifications
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience
Essential

• No essential experience necessary- Training provided

Desirable

• Experience working in a pharmacy

Skills
Essential

• Competent to read, write and communicate in English
• Familiar with basic principles of mathematics, especially arithmetic
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient in Windows computer programmes
• Good at keeping neat and accurate records.

Desirable

• Familiarity with CMM computer system
• Knowledge of stock control

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.