In this unique position, you'll be on your feet, managing a myriad of tasks—from processing prescriptions to assisting healthcare professionals in various departments. A calm disposition is essential as you navigate a fast-paced setting, ensuring every patient feels valued and understood. We’re looking for someone who has a proactive approach, whether working independently or as part of a team. If you have a caring nature and are determined to make a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to consider this role. Join us and become a valued member of our pharmacy team, where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact!
Working Full time: 37.5 Hours per week
To carry out a Portering function from the Pharmacy Department to all wards at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation. The successful applicant will be delivering medicines, some of which require additional paperwork and act as a Receptionist, dealing with staff and patients in the main Pharmacy Department.
We are looking for an individual who can work under pressure and communicate effectively in a number of situations with a variety of people including Patients, Pharmacy Staff, Doctors, Nurses and many other health care staff.
This role is not a normal receptionist role - it can be very demanding and requires the post holder to be on their feet all day whilst managing the Dispensary and Ward Based workflow, manning the hatches and phones.
The post includes the receipt and delivery of prescriptions and orders for medicines and involves standing for long periods as the main part of their duties so good health and mobility is essential; along with undertaking the ordering and maintenance for the pharmacy shop.
Working on the dispensary reception can be very pressured with many patients needing a supportive and sensitive approach. A calm disposition is essential.
Please see the job description for more details.
The successful post holder will be a valued member of the Pharmacy Team, it is therefore essential that you have excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team . You will already hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.
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See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50(standard) or £55.50(enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
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