Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy chemotherapy manufacturing team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will undertake a wide variety of roles within the unit including, but not limited to aseptic preparation, stock management, training and in-process checking. The post holder will be based at St Bartholomew's Hospital supporting our well established, dedicated chemotherapy manufacturing unit.
At Barts Health we take pride in developing our staff to progress. Within the Pharmacy department we offer several opportunities to do this. You will participate in training initiatives to meet both individual and departmental goals.
Bart's Health, being one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, are also committed to training Pre-registration Pharmacy technicians every year giving numerous opportunities for successful candidates to develop within the Pharmacy Technician career pathway. (Provided that the relevant criteria are met for the Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician role)
Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent). Previous experience of working in aseptic production is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Accuracy and efficiency are essential. Attention to detail, adaptability and being a team player are a must.
Main duties of the job
To ensure effective stock management within CSUo To be responsible for receipt and distribution of chemotherapy stock in theChemotherapy store and SBH Main Store.o Promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines by conforming to theprinciples of Good Distribution Practice and Stores Standard OperatingProcedures.o To support chemotherapy production activities as required
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in, and encourage, an open communication climate, providingfeedback to others when required. Value, seek and acknowledge the contributions of colleagues. Continually improve quality. Participate actively in learning and development activities. Participate in staff appraisal system (minimum of once a year). To assist in planning workload within the team to ensure the integrity andtimeliness of data and deadlines are met. To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of thepharmacy team and the wider site and clinical area teams To adhere to Trust policies including those for confidentiality, data protection,health and safety, fire protection and annual appraisa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in, and encourage, an open communication climate, providingfeedback to others when required. Value, seek and acknowledge the contributions of colleagues. Continually improve quality. Participate actively in learning and development activities. Participate in staff appraisal system (minimum of once a year). To assist in planning workload within the team to ensure the integrity andtimeliness of data and deadlines are met. To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of thepharmacy team and the wider site and clinical area teams To adhere to Trust policies including those for confidentiality, data protection,health and safety, fire protection and annual appraisa
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous Pharmacy posts.
- Experience in hospital pharmacy stock distribution and top-up services.
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to provide leadership
- IT skills; Able to use Excel and Word proficiently
- Able to plan own work and the supervision of others in a clear and organised way
- Able to work alone or as part of a team, with different grades of staff
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work to policies and procedures.
- Able to perform calculations.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A -C or 9-4 o English Language o Maths o Science
- NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff, both written and verbally
- Able to communicate effectively on the telephone
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of good performance in previous Pharmacy posts.
- Experience in hospital pharmacy stock distribution and top-up services.
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to provide leadership
- IT skills; Able to use Excel and Word proficiently
- Able to plan own work and the supervision of others in a clear and organised way
- Able to work alone or as part of a team, with different grades of staff
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work to policies and procedures.
- Able to perform calculations.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A -C or 9-4 o English Language o Maths o Science
- NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff, both written and verbally
- Able to communicate effectively on the telephone
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).
