Job summary
The Pharmacy Department provides a comprehensive pharmacy service across the Trust and to several external community units. We are a large, very busy department with over 180 members of staff including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Science Manufacturing Technicians and Admin staff. There are many varied roles and we all work as a team to provide the different functions and services whilst maintaining a high level of patient care. We have strong links with both the School of Pharmacy, with onsite teacher practitioner posts, and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia.
Functions of the Pharmacy Department include the ordering, receipt, and supply of medicines to wards and departments throughout the Trust/external units. This includes dispensing for inpatients, outpatients, community units and supplying ward stocks averaging around 2,500 items a day. Wards and external units are provided with a clinical service with Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The Pharmacy provides Aseptic Services such as the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other sterile products. We have a Quality Assurance team that works to ensure that our products are prepared and supplied to the highest quality standards.
Applicants who have applied for this post within the last 6 months need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Stores is responsible for ensuring that wards and Dispensary have appropriate supplies of medicines and sundries for patients' use. The postholder will visit wards, check stock, supply what is needed, ensure stock on wards is fit for use and receive and accurately book in deliveries from suppliers. This is an active role for someone who can pay close attention to detail and is able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The postholder will also help with medicines that have been returned, ensure that they are disposed of appropriately and avoid waste.
We will provide the required training to complete the units of the NVQ2 or equivalent qualification in pharmacy services within 12 months, involving using the pharmacy computer system and dispensing robot.
We are a large, well-established, friendly team with a strong focus on staff development and well-structured training programmes for all staff. There will be opportunities to apply for progression to Trainee Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician qualifications.
The post is for either full or part-time to be worked Monday to Friday. If requesting part-time, please specify preferred days/hours. There is also a requirement to work 1 in 10 weekends with corresponding time off during the week and to participate in the bank holiday rota, currently minimum 1 per year. Rotas are subject to change at any time.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a focus on staff development with a well-structured training programme for all staff and opportunities for progression to Trainee Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
- To assist with the stock control of medicines and sundries, including stock rotation, putting goods away and return of goods from wards and departments using the JAC computer system within Stores.
- To receive and unpack medicines and sundries and enter into the JACcomputer system.
- Processing of medicines for disposal.
- Care and cleaning of designated area used for stocking of medicines and careof equipment used in Stores.
- Processing of extra stock slips for extra supplies of medicines for wards anddepartments.
- To participate in the ward top-up scheme for the ordering, assembly,checking, delivery and stock rotation of drug supplies to wards and departments.
- Care and cleaning of designated area used for the stocking of medicines and equipment used in Dispensary.
- To assist with the stock control of medicines and sundries, including stockrotation and putting goods away in Dispensary.
- Bulk Fluids including Dietetics
- To assist with the daily distribution of bulk fluids to wards and departments.
Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE) are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 7114 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a focus on staff development with a well-structured training programme for all staff and opportunities for progression to Trainee Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
- To assist with the stock control of medicines and sundries, including stock rotation, putting goods away and return of goods from wards and departments using the JAC computer system within Stores.
- To receive and unpack medicines and sundries and enter into the JACcomputer system.
- Processing of medicines for disposal.
- Care and cleaning of designated area used for stocking of medicines and careof equipment used in Stores.
- Processing of extra stock slips for extra supplies of medicines for wards anddepartments.
- To participate in the ward top-up scheme for the ordering, assembly,checking, delivery and stock rotation of drug supplies to wards and departments.
- Care and cleaning of designated area used for the stocking of medicines and equipment used in Dispensary.
- To assist with the stock control of medicines and sundries, including stockrotation and putting goods away in Dispensary.
- Bulk Fluids including Dietetics
- To assist with the daily distribution of bulk fluids to wards and departments.
Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE) are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 7114 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent passes in Maths, English and Science
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a pharmaceutical environment
Skills
Essential
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent passes in Maths, English and Science
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a pharmaceutical environment
Skills
Essential
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
