We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative pharmacy assistant to join the specialist gastroenterology pharmacy team to support the running and development of our service.
Our service covers the exciting areas of auto-immune diseases and viral infections of the gut. These specialties are expanding and pushing new boundaries for management and how pharmacy can be involved. Our pharmacy service is used as examples of excellent practice and has work published nationally.
Applicants must have passes in GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English, successfully completed level 2 NVQ and be IT literate.
The role will be mainly based at RSCH-Brighton site and part-time hours need to ensure appropriate cover within the team, but both can be discussed with employer contact.
To support the running of the specialist gastroenterology pharmacy service by assisting with the helpline (queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals), clinic running, homecare prescribing, multi-disciplinary team running, and medication provision (including dispensing). Project support work will be key, covering governance, finance and service development.
Duties will require a combination of both working with others and working autonomously.
All duties will be fully supported with training, and once trained, we would enable the successful candidate to also mentor others. Training will cover both processing and clinical aspects as required.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Fiona Rees Job title: Consultant Pharmacist-Specialist Gastroenterology Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01273 696955
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