Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the staff in the newly automated Stores section of the Pharmacy department at Queens Hospital, Essex.

The successful candidate will be required:

To ensure that all standard Operating procedures are followed
To ensure the safe storage, and supply of Pharmaceuticals to wards, departments, and dispensaries throughout the trust.
To be responsible for the standards within the stores area, promoting good practice.
To help in the receipt of drugs
To hold a level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 certificate in Pharmaceutical science

You will be self-motivated and have excellent communication, time management skills and able to work effectively in a team and under own initiative. The position demands a well organised person, who is capable of multi-tasking and demonstrates accurately following instructions in a very busy stores environment to provide a customer focused service.Team working and organisational skills are required together with ability to prioritise when necessary. You should be able to remain calm under pressure and work conscientiously whilst paying particular attention to detail.

For further information, contact Lauren Pittard, Procurement and Logistics manager at lauren.pittard@nhs.net or on 01708 503834 or Karen Paule, Stores Manger at karen.paule@nhs.net or on 01708 503664

Main duties of the job

Assist in the replenishment of ward and pharmacy stocks by filling ward boxes using the pharmacy store robot.

Picking of bulk fluids for the wards, dealing with bulk fluid orders from Baxters.

Assist in the management of stock within the Pharmacy.

About us

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen's and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year Per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-5758-PA-A

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science.
4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills, both written and oral with appropriate standard of English.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of dealing with the public.
Has worked in Pharmacy Hospital environment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science.
4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills, both written and oral with appropriate standard of English.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of dealing with the public.
Has worked in Pharmacy Hospital environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.