Job overview

Due to promotion, we have an exciting opportunity within the Pharmacy department for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant to join our busy team.

The role will involve working within the Main Inpatient Dispensary and Pharmacy Stores: 
    Within the Inpatient Dispensary you will dispense inpatient prescriptions, prepare out-of-hours kits and cover our reception area.
    Within Stores and Distribution, you will receive goods from suppliers and load our state-of-the-art robot. You will also be responsible for the supply of stock items to wards and departments within our hospital.

Training is provided within each area of your rotation, and will, as part of our Apprenticeship Programme, work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (if not already achieved) or Dispensing Assistant Course.

Ideally you should have GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above (or equivalent), although candidates without these will also be considered.

If you have an eye for detail, excellent communication skills and desire to work within a friendly team this job is for you.

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy then please contact:

Jessica Lockey, Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services Ext 4013
Melina Healey Lead Technician Stores and Distribution Ext 2134

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Dispensary and Store provides pharmaceutical services to 580 inpatient beds at the RSCH, Outpatient Clinics and Day Cases including The Children’s Unit and St Luke’s Cancer Centre. 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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