Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary

Job summary

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Support Workerwith a passion for patient safety we are seeking a meticulous and dedicated non-registrantFinal Accuracy Checker (FAC) to join our busy pharmacy team? In this vital role, you will ensure the highest standards of dispensing accuracy, directly impacting patient care every day.

Full training will be given, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a nationally recognised Final Accuracy Checking Program.

Our friendly, well established, hard working team in the inpatient dispensary is excited to offer this new opportunity to a like minded enthusiastic, flexible, individual to take on this role.

So if this sounds like you, and you are looking to develop your skills and progress your career within hospital, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is open to candidates from community or hospital background. GPhC registered pharmacy technician's may also apply.

Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

To undertake final accuracy checking and a range of other technical pharmaceutical activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions, in line with local standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the supervision of the Senior Technician or Chief Technician support services.

This new non registrant support worker post offers an opportunity for career development working in our state of the art robotic dispensary.

For anyone looking for a role with plenty of variety and a stepping stone route for career progression this is the role for.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualification & Registration

Essential

• BTec level 2 Dispensary qualification
• Final accuracy Checking qualification
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Relevant training and experience in a Hospital Pharmacy environment
• Experience in use of CMM (JAC) pharmacy computer system