Pharmacy Porter, Hastings

We are proud to provide'Outstanding'care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of£700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as'Good'overall, and'Outstanding'for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated'Outstanding'and Eastbourne DGH was rated'Good'Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Pharmacy are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, self- motivated and physically active person to join the Pharmacy team and fill the crucial role of Pharmacy Porter.

This Pharmacy Porter is responsible for the delivery of medication and pharmaceutical supplies to wards/departments/clinics throughout Conquest Hospital in a timely manner to support the safe and efficient treatment and discharge of patients.

The role is a physically active one and involves the loading and delivery of large quantities of heavy (12 kg max) IV fluid boxes so would suit anybody looking for a physically active job.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role include:

The safe and secure delivery of medication and pharmaceutical products to wards/departments/clinics around Conquest Hospital.

The collection of medication no longer required, and the collection of empty distribution boxes and pharmacy medication pouches.

The delivery of controlled drugs securely to wards/departments, ensuring an accurate audit trail is maintained.

Assisting with enquiries at pharmacy reception.

Assisting with the accurate filing of all pharmacy documentation.

Requirements

This role requires a highly motivated and organised person with the ability to organise their own workload to provide the most efficient delivery service.

A minimum level of physical fitness is required as the role is physically active and involves the movement of large quantities of heavy IV boxes (max 12kg). An electronic trolley is available for use for the delivery of products around the hospital.

The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills to ensure the safe and effective delivery and handover of medication. Communication with the wider pharmacy team and ward staff forms a key part of the role.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only£50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general level of education including GCSE Maths&English (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy

Experience

Essential criteria

• Customer services experience.

Desirable criteria

• Health service experience
• Stock control experience.
• Previous portering service

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to lift and handle potentially heavy boxes.
• Good written and verbal skills for communicating with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well as a team member.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of pharmacy procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients'experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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