Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity or an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy Team at Barts Health NHS Trust (Whipps Cross University Hospital). The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
Full training will be provided, working towards gaining a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff (Apprenticeship) by the end of the 15 month programme. The Level 2 qualifications are run by allocated provider - Capital City College (WKC)
Applicants should hold GCSEs in English Language, Maths and Double Science at grade A-C or 4-9.
A keen interest in developing a career within Hospital Pharmacy. You must be a team player, demonstrate reliability and be able to communicate well.
Duties/Areas of this post include:
- Dispensary
- Stores and Distribution
- Medicines Management
Once qualified there will opportunities to work towards becoming a Senior Pharmacy Assistant or go on to become a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (ensuring that the relevant criteria is met).
Main duties of the job
As a trainee pharmacy assistant, the post holder will be in training to learn aspects relating to the role of a pharmacy assistant. Assist in the supply and dispensing of prescribed items, receive and put away stock including dispensary consumables, carry out a pharmacy top-up service to the wards, support the medicines management team to deliver a patient focused service at ward level. The post holder will work towards gaining a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff by the end of the programme. The Level 2 qualifications are run by allocated provider - Capital City College (WKC)
About us
WORKING FOR THE ORGANISATION
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of working in customer care environment.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills.
- Able to plan own work.
- Able to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff.
- Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to follow policies and procedures.
- Numeracy skills - Able to perform simple calculations.
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Desirable
- Able to use Excel and Word proficiently.
- Manual handling skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand customer care issues.
Desirable
- Understand issues involved in stock control.
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs.
- Understand the importance of quality issues.
- Dispensing and interpreting prescriptions.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A/C or 4-9.
- English Language.
- Maths.
- Double Science.
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS check as patient facing role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of working in customer care environment.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills.
- Able to plan own work.
- Able to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff.
- Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to follow policies and procedures.
- Numeracy skills - Able to perform simple calculations.
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Desirable
- Able to use Excel and Word proficiently.
- Manual handling skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand customer care issues.
Desirable
- Understand issues involved in stock control.
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs.
- Understand the importance of quality issues.
- Dispensing and interpreting prescriptions.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A/C or 4-9.
- English Language.
- Maths.
- Double Science.
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS check as patient facing role.
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).
