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Job overview
The Pharmacy Service is comprehensive, and we have a full range of services including Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary service, ward-based clinical pharmacy, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services. Specialist clinical pharmacists provide direct clinical input into medicines management in several clinical areas including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women’s health, paediatrics and infection control.
The post holder will ensure that Production services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic and timely manner ensuring that all procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines and undertake preparations in all areas of the Production unit.
Main duties of the job
Computer literate Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Ability to deal directly with public & other health service professionals.
Ability to work in certain posture for prolonged period of time, e.g., sitting upright to prepare drugs in an isolator.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information.
Time management of self.
Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns.
Able to manage own workload.
Able to work accurately within the departmental SOP’s to maintain quality standards.
Able to prioritise workload effectively.
Demonstrate excellent Work Ethics.
Enthusiastic and shows initiative.
Good attendance record and good time keeping.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of production related national and legal requirements e.g. principles of good manufacturing practice GMP/ Licensing Good Manufacturing Practice
- Computer literate Word, Excel
Desirable
- Working with JAC computer system
- Environmental monitoring in clean rooms
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE’s Grade A-C to include English, Maths, Science NVQ level 2 Pharmacy services
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy services
Other Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
- Must do Late duty, Weekend duties and bank holidays as rostered
- Interest in development of others
- Interest in expanding knowledge and self development
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiasm
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
- Ability to deal directly with public & other health service professionals
- Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in the workplace
- Ability to work unsupervised and alone
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues & patients
- Sufficient manual dexterity to perform sterile procedures
- Ability to supervise the work of junior staff
- Ability to motivate self and other staff
- Ability to work with other colleagues as part of a team
- Ability to negotiate and deal with conflicts and complaints
- Ability to use Initiative
- Manual handling- Able to lift loads up to 15kg
- Management of Stock control
- Understanding of COSHH regulations and Health and Safety at work
Desirable
- 6 months Hospital Pharmacy -Production Experience or similar field
- Understanding of risk management within the Production Department
- Ability to deliver staff training to Pre-registration Pharmacists, SATO’s and Student Technicians
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This advert is for Band 3 Pharmacy Specialist Support Worker with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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