Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

Closing Date: 02.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.02.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.02.25

BAND 3 (Annex 21 as appropriate)

Brief Description of the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable of working as part of our friendly team. The position involves working closely with the Pharmacy Technicians to assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to this the successful candidate will work in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic taking and testing blood samples.

Please note this post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Main duties of the job

Key elements of the role are:

1. To assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
2. To carry out and report on routine finger prick blood tests for patients attending the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic.
3. To act as receptionist in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic and pharmacy reception when required.

Candidates must have significant experience of providing Pharmacy Support Services and must hold a Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to work towards it.

This post would be ideal for those working in community pharmacy and wanting to take a step into working within secondary care.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.