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Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom
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Job Title: Pharmacy Support Worker Grade: Band 3 Ward/Dept: Pharmacy Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, 09:30-17:45 Pay rate: Day rate £12.45 per hour We are currently looking for hard working and highly motivated Pharmacy Support Workers to join the Pharmacy team at Royal Berkshire Hospital. This would be working in Dispensary and Pharmacy stores. We have multiple full-time vacancies for an ongoing basis with no weekend work required. Candidates must possess or be working towards NVQ Level 2 qualification. The Pharmacy team at Royal Berkshire Hospital Trust strive to deliver an efficient, safe and resourceful service to all patients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in many aspects of the Pharmacy service, from dispensing specialised medicines to liaising with a range of different healthcare professionals. If this is a role which may interest you and you believe you are the right person for the job, we welcome your application. Further information on the role as below. Responsibilities include: Supporting with the administration of inpatient and discharge prescriptions Daily stock takes under supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supporting with reception cover for the inpatient dispensary service Assisting with safe storage of medicines and ensuring adequate stock is available. Picking and packing medicines ahead of ward distribution and supporting with distribution Assisting with deliveries of new stock and ensuring these are labelled and stored away correctly. To be successful in applying for this role you will need: NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services (evidence will need to be provided) Full-time availability Experience working in a dispensary and or stores/procurement environment (preferred) Customer service experience To be computer literate Strong organisational skills Who are NHS Professionals? If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a Bank of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS. Why NHS Professionals? We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients. In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: - Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week! First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England Dedicated consultants Flexible working options Free DBS and free training Build holiday allowance Support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime on 03332 407552 Stakeholder pension scheme
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£12.45 per hour