medical assistant Kennington, England
Job description
We currently have vacancies for two full time Senior Pharmacy Assistants within our Dispensary in Kennington, Oxford.
We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to support our Pharmacy team in the local delivery of high quality Pharmacy services to patients within Oxford Health Foundation trust.
Please note that this role/JD is subject to evaluation.
You will have a variety of duties within the department, involving the supply of stock drugs to wards and departments within the Trust across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire.
As part of a team you will perform tasks such as picking ward stock orders ensuring they reach the wards in a timely manner, booking in deliveries from wholesalers and processing returns
You will also be involved in the labelling and dispensing of medication using the Pharmacy system Ascribe
An NVQ level 2 in pharmacy would be desirable and experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment would be an advantage however full training will be provided in the department.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
