Pharmacy Assistant - Stores

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who would like to join our Pharmacy Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Applicants must have a can-do attitude and have excellent manual handling skills.

This role does not qualify for a Tier 2 sponsorship visa.

Main duties of the job

This post involves working in a busy pharmacy store receiving, processing, and delivering medicines and IV fluids to wards so previous experience of manual handling would be beneficial.

An understanding of stock management is crucial to this role; this involves checking, receiving, and storing medicines. Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely both in pharmacy and on wards, participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.

The post holder will also undertake various housekeeping duties including dealing with queries, checking, and filing documents, processing waste and excess medicines and other duties supporting the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy department.

Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. You will also be required to undertake a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-161123-PAY-PSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Basic key skills preferably gained through secondary education

Desirable

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C (grade 4) or above. You must have proof of qualifications.

Experience

Desirable

Working within a pharmacy or healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post

Aptitude

Essential

Flexible to changing work routines
Work as part of a team
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Able to handle moderate loads
Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks
Willingness to complete funded Level 2 qualification which is a requirement to fulfil role

Values

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Basic key skills preferably gained through secondary education

Desirable

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C (grade 4) or above. You must have proof of qualifications.

Experience

Desirable

Working within a pharmacy or healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post

Aptitude

Essential

Flexible to changing work routines
Work as part of a team
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Able to handle moderate loads
Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks
Willingness to complete funded Level 2 qualification which is a requirement to fulfil role

Values

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence

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.