Job summary
Pharmacy Assistant - stores based - Band 2
Permanent - 37.5 hours per week, 1.0 WTE - over 7 days
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible person to join our very busy department.
The pharmacy is open seven days a week 8am-8pm Monday to Friday & 9-5pm Saturday & Sunday
The post holder will be expected to participate in the weekend rota 1:6 weekends, working Saturday & Sunday with a day off each side of the weekend. You will also be rota's on the the late-night rota - working 12-8pm as required plus the bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Role Summary:
To carry out general pharmaceutical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy department and on wards under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and pharmacy general services manager (Chief Technician) to ensure that services are provided in a consistently high and professional manner which is complementary to a well-managed clinical pharmacy service, at all times ensuring that standards are maintained, particularly with respect to statutory professional and legal requirements, i.e.: -
- Undertake routine underpinning activities within the dispensary, stores and distribution areas to support safe and effective service.
- Provide the routine support necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital and community clinics and other outlets.
- Provide dispensing, medicines management and risk management support.
- Assemble and over label medicines according to work sheets.
All duties will be carried out under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist.
All duties will be carried out in accordance with Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.
About us
The Trust is a smoke free site, and therefore smoking will not be permitted anywhere within the grounds of the Trust.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidate will be subject to appropriate checks by the Disclosure Barring Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- o4 passes at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) which must include English and Maths
Desirable
- oNVQ 2 Pharmacy services Dispensing certification Ex : NPA, Boots, Buttercup
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of good Health & Safety practice
- oExperience of working in a team
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a pharmacy or stores
- oExperience of working in a customer facing role
- oExperience of working in a busy environment
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- o4 passes at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) which must include English and Maths
Desirable
- oNVQ 2 Pharmacy services Dispensing certification Ex : NPA, Boots, Buttercup
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of good Health & Safety practice
- oExperience of working in a team
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a pharmacy or stores
- oExperience of working in a customer facing role
- oExperience of working in a busy 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.
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).
