Job summary
We are looking for reliable, conscientious and practical applicants to join our large team of staff working in busy departments, providing an efficient pharmacy service.
The successful candidates will undertake duties across all sites within the trust, including, but not exclusively, stores, distribution, ward top-up, medical gas delivery and dispensing services.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should ideally have an NVQ2/BTEC level 2 in Pharmacy Services although this is not essential as training will be given to those who do not have this qualification to allow them to obtain within 18 months of commencement to role
Applicants should, preferably, have a full clean driving license, as they will be required to undertake a driving assessment to allow the use of Trust transport when delivering drugs around the trust sites
All staff participate in evening, weekend and the Bank Holiday working arrangements of the department
We offer a range of flexible working (most staff work full time hours over 4 days) but to meet the changing needs of the service, the duties and working times attached to this post may be subject to reasonable change in the future.
If you are an individual who is keen to embrace change and look at new ways of working, and would like to be part of a large, friendly and supportive department this could be the opportunity you are looking for.
If you are interested in applying for this post then we can offer you a tour of the department where you can meet the staff and observe the work that we do
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To arrange a tour of the department with an opportunity to meet the staff and discuss the role please contact Janice Hawkings at janice.hawkings@nhs.net tel:- 01482 311660 or Maria Rice at maria.rice@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To arrange a tour of the department with an opportunity to meet the staff and discuss the role please contact Janice Hawkings at janice.hawkings@nhs.net tel:- 01482 311660 or Maria Rice at maria.rice@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's in math's, English and Science at grade c or above
Desirable
- Level 2 NVQ in pharmacy services or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital or community pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate and interpret information in a clear and logical manner Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's in math's, English and Science at grade c or above
Desirable
- Level 2 NVQ in pharmacy services or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of when to seek advice and refer to senior professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital or community pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate and interpret information in a clear and logical manner Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy
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).
