Specialist Optometrist - Cataract and Urgent Referral Service

During the dispensary rotation, you will dispense medicines for in-patients, out-patients and for patients due to be discharged.

Whilst working on the wards, you will order patient specific medication under the supervision of a pharmacist or technician and facilitate the discharge service.

You will also complete ward stock top-ups and support other operational aspects of the service as requested by your line manager., As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.

It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers.

This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work within the Dispensary and Medicines Management teams as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant.

This is a permanent position, based on the Scarborough site, for 37.5 hours per week.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

You must be committed to providing a high-quality patient focused service and be able to adapt to changing demands., The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate good organisational ability, be able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Attention to detail is essential., QCF level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services to include units relevant to post. You must have proof of qualifications., Competency training and experience in a specialist area of pharmacy service such as aseptics, stock management, or dispensing.

If not already acquired, this must be gained within one year of taking up post.

Ability to work to protocols, procedures and SOPs and suggest changes where necessary

Desirable criteria

Hospital pharmacy experience., Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post,

• Appropriate attention to detail.


• Effective use of initiative.


• Flexible to changing work routines and demands.


• Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints


• Ability to handle moderate loads.


• Good communication & interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work in a team environment and alone.


• Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff.


• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands.


• Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints.


Values, Drivers & Motivators,
• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours : - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence.
  
  Working hours will be between 9.00am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday, specific work pattern to be discussed with the successful candidate.


There is also an expectation for weekend and bank holiday work, this is organised on a rota basis.

Candidates must meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Working for our organisation

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including :

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants


• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)


• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave


• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24 / 7, from our Employee Assistance Programme


• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme


• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities


• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers


For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.