Job Description

We are looking for two experienced Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistants to join our team. There are two positions available - one based at Danesbury rehab ward (Welwyn), and one based at Herts and Essex rehab ward (Bishops Stortford). We are offering 22.5 hours per week, ideally covering Monday to Friday.



The post holder will work closely with a ward-based Pharmacist and the ward nursing team to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient, and cost-effective medicines management programme.



The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and able to work on their own, whilst also integrating into a well-established team. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills together with a good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and primary care. Detailed duties are stated in the job description document.



The successful candidate must have experience of working in a clinical setting with a multidisciplinary team. Computer literacy is essential and experience with SystmOne is desirable. The role will also be supported by a full training package, according to needs.



If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you. e.



A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust



You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision.



We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages



We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now



For more details on main responsibilities for this role, please find attached job description and personal specification.



We are a Trust with many different services and work with primary, secondary, and social care. As a Community Trust we support the NHS long term plans to shift to care into the community.



Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) offers a huge range of opportunities for clinical and support staff. Here are some of the reasons for coming on board with us:



Voted one of the top 100 NHS trusts to work for in the country

A friendly team

Passionate about patient care

A culture supporting and empowering our staff

A massive portfolio of development opportunities

A place where your views matter



In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary as per Agenda for Change terms.



A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).



Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.



If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.



We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.