Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work as a part of a progressive, patient focused pharmacy service?
If you are a self-motivated, positive individual & would like to play an integral part in growing the reputation of the pharmacy & contributing to service developments, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join our expanding pharmacy team. One of the biggest pharmacy departments in the country, the team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites.
Our inclusive & diverse pharmacy department has an excellent record of developing staff and there are many opportunities for progression.
We are looking for people who are reliable, punctual and trustworthy with good customer service skills.
Training will be provided.
Applicants:
- Must be willing to work towards a Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification.
- AfC Band 3 honoured on completion of Pharmacy Services Assistant course and when local competencies are achieved.
Main duties of the job
Dispensing medications.
Collecting and delivering medicines to and from wards and departments.
Reception duties.
Visiting wards and departments and maintaining appropriate drug stock levels.
To provide support in the delivery of a quality dispensing and supplies service.
To provide support in implementing developments within operational services to meet the needs of the patient.
To label, dispense and supply prescriptions.
To work flexibly between the hours of 7.30am and 9pm as part of the operational team, in order to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service in line with current departmental policies and procedures.
Please note applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake the training programme.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 2 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 3.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. It is an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything they do. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The NHS offers a wide range of benefits including pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance and career, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The trust will give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career as well as a commitment to support flexible working and can support such things as, part time hours, condensed hours, or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 2 & 3) English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualification
- (Band 3) General Pharmaceutical Council approved qualification e.g,NVQ 2 in pharmacy services/BTECH level 2
Desirable
- (Band 2) General Pharmaceutical Council approved qualification e.g, NVQ 2 in pharmacy services/BTECH level 2
Experience
Essential
- (Band 2 & 3) Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- (Band 2 and 3) Good ability to use computer systems including Microsoft packages / evidence of short courses or experience.
- (Band 3) Successful completion of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Pharmacy competency training package.
- (Band 3)Experience of using Trust and Pharmacy IT systems
- (Band 2 and 3) Ability to communicate effectively demonstrable from previous experience.
- (Band 3) Relevant experience working within a hospital or community pharmacy environment.
- (Band 3) Good customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience.
Desirable
- (Band 2) Relevant experience working within a hospital or community pharmacy environment
- (Band 2) Good customer service skills demonstrable from experience
- (Band 2) Experience of using Trust and Pharmacy IT systems
Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Qualities
Essential
- (Band 2 and 3) Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships.
- (Band 3) Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative.
- (Band 2 and 3) Evidence that you can prioritise tasks.
- (Band 2 and 3) Evidence that you could concentrate for long periods and work under pressure.
Desirable
- (Band 2) Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative.
- (Band 2 and 3) Ability to deal with verbal aggression constructively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 2 & 3) English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualification
- (Band 3) General Pharmaceutical Council approved qualification e.g,NVQ 2 in pharmacy services/BTECH level 2
Desirable
- (Band 2) General Pharmaceutical Council approved qualification e.g, NVQ 2 in pharmacy services/BTECH level 2
Experience
Essential
- (Band 2 & 3) Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team
- (Band 2 and 3) Good ability to use computer systems including Microsoft packages / evidence of short courses or experience.
- (Band 3) Successful completion of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Pharmacy competency training package.
- (Band 3)Experience of using Trust and Pharmacy IT systems
- (Band 2 and 3) Ability to communicate effectively demonstrable from previous experience.
- (Band 3) Relevant experience working within a hospital or community pharmacy environment.
- (Band 3) Good customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience.
Desirable
- (Band 2) Relevant experience working within a hospital or community pharmacy environment
- (Band 2) Good customer service skills demonstrable from experience
- (Band 2) Experience of using Trust and Pharmacy IT systems
Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Qualities
Essential
- (Band 2 and 3) Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships.
- (Band 3) Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative.
- (Band 2 and 3) Evidence that you can prioritise tasks.
- (Band 2 and 3) Evidence that you could concentrate for long periods and work under pressure.
Desirable
- (Band 2) Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative.
- (Band 2 and 3) Ability to deal with verbal aggression constructively.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
