Job summary
Are you are looking for an exciting opportunity in hospital pharmacy? Or maybe, you are a community Pharmacy Assistant looking for a new challenge? if so, this may be the job for you!
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our team at the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
As a Pharmacy Assistant you will carry out a range of duties covering areas of the pharmacy department, including dispensary and distribution, to provide an efficient and comprehensive pharmacy service.
There is a requirement to possess an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent ) for this role.
All staff participate in weekend and the Bank Holiday working arrangements of the department and working shifted days to cover late nights.
Main duties of the job
To work as a key part of the pharmacy team both within our modern automated, dispensary area and at ward level. This role involves activities related to stock distribution and medicine management, goods in and stock control, within the Pharmacy Department and to wards and departments of the Trust and other locations as appropriate.
The Pharmacy Assistant role has a multi task role around medicines supply.
Distribution - receiving in stock, using barcode technology, replenishing the automated dispensing robot, preparing ward boxes and restocking ward medicine supplies.
Dispensary - dispensing prescriptions to meet turnaround times and provide support to the dispensary manager and lead technician in the day to day running of the dispensary.
Ward dispensing of prescriptions, topping up stock medicines and delivery of medicines to wards.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position will rotate between dispensary and stores/distribution role. The successful applicant will be expected to cover all the following aspects within the department:
Work in pharmacy stores receiving and processing orders & solving queries. To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various wards and clinical areas within the Trust. To ensure accurate stock control of medicines. Accurately and efficiently label and dispense medicines for patients, including working in our satellite Pharmacies and delivering medication to and from the wards on an ad-hoc basis. You will be using the pharmacy robot and Ascribe computer system, whilst maintaining a clean and tidy environment. You will be required to work closely with other members of the pharmacy team, to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position will rotate between dispensary and stores/distribution role. The successful applicant will be expected to cover all the following aspects within the department:
Work in pharmacy stores receiving and processing orders & solving queries. To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various wards and clinical areas within the Trust. To ensure accurate stock control of medicines. Accurately and efficiently label and dispense medicines for patients, including working in our satellite Pharmacies and delivering medication to and from the wards on an ad-hoc basis. You will be using the pharmacy robot and Ascribe computer system, whilst maintaining a clean and tidy environment. You will be required to work closely with other members of the pharmacy team, to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to speak and read English fluently
- Able to do workout maths calculations when dispensing
Qualifications
Essential
- Have an NVQ Level 2 qualifications in Pharmacy Services or in training near to completion
Experience
Essential
- current Experience of working in a pharmacy
Desirable
- Proven ability for team working good interpersonal skills, following procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure
Desirable
- Good organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assemble, dispense and label medicines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to speak and read English fluently
- Able to do workout maths calculations when dispensing
Qualifications
Essential
- Have an NVQ Level 2 qualifications in Pharmacy Services or in training near to completion
Experience
Essential
- current Experience of working in a pharmacy
Desirable
- Proven ability for team working good interpersonal skills, following procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure
Desirable
- Good organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assemble, dispense and label medicines.
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).
