The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Pharmacy Support Officer (Distribution and Stores)

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Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full time Pharmacy Assistant to join our existing team.

Previous experience of community/hospital pharmacy is desirable, however this may be an ideal first job opportunity as full training in all areas will be given to successful candidates.

Your duties will be rotational between the departments Stores and Distribution areas

The successful candidate will be expected to possess or study toward an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holiday on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

To carry out routine, technical duties in the Stores and Distribution areas as required.

To assist with filing and updating records (including computer data).

To provide a responsive drug delivery service as required by the trust

Assembling, checking and distributing pharmaceutical products, drug requisitions and duties involving ward visits

Receive medications from pharmaceutical suppliers, checking for accuracy and receiving into the pharmacy stock control system

About us

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

Patient focused service
Supportive and friendly team
Opportunities for personal development
A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
Access to our Leadership Academy

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

223-PSD-777

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Attainment and Experience

Essential

Good general education (GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent)
Hold or able to commit to completing an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

Stores / Stock control awareness
Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
Work experience in a Hospital, Healthcare or Pharmacy setting

Special Aptitudes

Essential

Basic computer skills

Desirable

Customer Awareness

Person Specification

Attainment and Experience

Essential

Good general education (GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent)
Hold or able to commit to completing an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

Stores / Stock control awareness
Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling
Work experience in a Hospital, Healthcare or Pharmacy setting

Special Aptitudes

Essential

Basic computer skills

Desirable

Customer Awareness

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)