Job summary
Do you want to train in a CQC rated 'outstanding' Trust?
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UK statistics show that in 2020, there were 2.3 million living with cancer. By 2040, the predicted number is expected to reach 5.3 million.
We are looking for candidates to join our existing team of Pharmacy Production Assistants in the Pharmacy Production Unit at Wansbeck General Hospital. (see attached document for images inside Production Unit)
We are looking to appoint Band 2 Trainee Pharmacy Production Assistants, where you will be supported to undertake an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake your qualification whilst underpinning that knowledge in a highly experienced team.
This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies (including successful completion of an NVQ level 2) you may move onto the next pay band (Band 3) without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.
Main duties of the job
The posts will be based at Wansbeck General Hospital Pharmacy Production Unit, but the post holders may be required to work at other sites within the Trust.
Weekend cover will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital to support the 7-day clinical service to the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
Opportunities for further development are available within our forward-thinking service.
Previous experience in a similar post would be desirable but it is not essential.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery of an excellent pharmacy technical service. Undertaking activities within the Pharmacy Production Unit which contribute to the efficient, effective and safe delivery of chemotherapy and ready-to-administer antibiotics to our patients.
Essential criteria includes:
- Good standards of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE grade Cor above in English Language and Mathematics.
- Must obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within 12 months of enrolment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery of an excellent pharmacy technical service. Undertaking activities within the Pharmacy Production Unit which contribute to the efficient, effective and safe delivery of chemotherapy and ready-to-administer antibiotics to our patients.
Essential criteria includes:
- Good standards of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE grade Cor above in English Language and Mathematics.
- Must obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within 12 months of enrolment
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Good standards of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics.
- Must obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within 12 months of enrolment on the course supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge training e.g. that provided by NPA, Buttercups or other accredited in-house programmes.
Desirable
- Recognised pharmacy dispensing qualification (NPA, Buttercups, Boots, NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services etc.)
- Experience in a similar post.
- Experience of computer stock control systems
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Good standards of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics.
- Must obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within 12 months of enrolment on the course supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge training e.g. that provided by NPA, Buttercups or other accredited in-house programmes.
Desirable
- Recognised pharmacy dispensing qualification (NPA, Buttercups, Boots, NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services etc.)
- Experience in a similar post.
- Experience of computer stock control systems
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).
