medical assistant Maidstone, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of pharmacy assistants in our main pharmacy stores.
You will be part of a busy team who deliver a high standard of service to the wards which includes stock medication and replenishment of fluids to ensure that there is sufficient stock available to maintain patient care.
You will also be part of our stores team to ensure that all external deliveries are received correctly and stored appropriately within our modern stores area including our robot.
You will also help deliver medication to wards and departments, check and request stock requirements and update stock lists.
Some computer experience would be an advantage however you will be
trained to use our Pharmacy computer system and automated stock cabinets.
The role does involve heavy lifting due to large orders being delivered to the Pharmacy stores and when delivering to the wards and departments.
You should enjoy working in a team but must also be capable of working on your own at times. You must also be accurate, numerate, neat and organised with good communication skills.
Training will be provided to achieve NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atenhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interviews: To be confirmed
