Oncology Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary

This pharmacy assistant post sits in the oncology dispensary at Maidstone, within the Trust's Cancer Centre. The work centres on dispensing oral anti-cancer treatments, high-cost drugs and immunoglobulin, plus clinical trial medication and ordering patient-specific stock. It is open to community pharmacy assistants wanting hospital experience, during a dispensary redesign to meet rising oral cancer treatment demand. An Enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Dispense outpatient and supportive medications using ARIA and WellSky, including oral SACTs, High Cost Drugs and immunoglobulin therapy
• Dispense novel clinical trial medication and complete the related accountability documentation
• Maintain stock, including ordering patient-specific High Cost Drugs so patients receive treatment on time

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in English Literature and Maths

Experience

• Experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity

Skills & knowledge

• Good command of the English language
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children
• Valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• NVQ in customer services
• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services
• Experience of working in a hospital or other healthcare environment
• Experience of working in pharmacy
• Computer skills, ECDL preferred
• Knowledge of prescription charges and exemptions
• Proven customer care skills
• Quick and accurate dispensing

What’s offered

• At least 27 days' annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
• NHS Pension Scheme with a 23.7% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Support for flexible working
• Further courses, including the PTPT qualification

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