Job summary
37.5 hours per week, worked over 7 days with rest days allocated for weekend working.
If you are working within the Pharmacy environment as a Pharmacy Assistant and are looking for the next step on your career path this role will be of interest to you.
We are looking for a team member who has experience of supervising staff and working in a hospital or community pharmacy environment that we can develop.
The post holder will be involved in the supervision of a team of Dispensing Pharmacy Assistants in the dispensary at The Royal Oldham Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This role will be responsible for supervising, training and supporting all dispensary staff and trainees. whilst maximising efficiency and accuracy in the dispensary.
To undertake this role you must be able to supervise staff on a day to day basis, work accurately under pressure, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service.
You will need knowledge and experience of dispensary systems and hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or 4 GCSE's including English and Maths.
You will also participate in full dispensary duties.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services. Or 4 GCSE grade C or above which must include English and Maths
Knowledge, training and Experience
Essential
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Basic knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge of Pharmacy services
- Teamworking experience
- Understanding of procurement, distribution and stock control systems
- Previous experience of stock control systems
- Supervisory experience
- Purchasing experience
Desirable
- Organising daily tasks for the team
- Training and mentoring staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Numerical accuracy
- IT skills
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Ability to work under their own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services. Or 4 GCSE grade C or above which must include English and Maths
Knowledge, training and Experience
Essential
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Basic knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge of Pharmacy services
- Teamworking experience
- Understanding of procurement, distribution and stock control systems
- Previous experience of stock control systems
- Supervisory experience
- Purchasing experience
Desirable
- Organising daily tasks for the team
- Training and mentoring staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Numerical accuracy
- IT skills
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Ability to work under their own initiative
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).