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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee or Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual interested in developing skills within hospital pharmacy services. You will gain experience in the pharmacy dispensary whilst working towards a Level 2 qualification in pharmacy. Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Applications are also welcomed from candidates that already hold a recognised Level 2 qualification in pharmacy. These applicants, if successful at interview will be appointed at a band 3.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be able to adapt to changing demands and be committed to providing a high quality patient focused service.

Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Please note, interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 6th August 2024

Main duties of the job

The role of the successful candidate will include:

  • Dispensing discharge, inpatient, specialist outpatient and outside unit prescription requests.
  • Dispensing discharge and stock controlled drug prescription requests.
  • Ensuring the pharmacy waste and medication returns are dealt with appropriately and disposed of or returned according to Trust waste guidelines and departmental procedures.
  • Providing reception and delivery support where applicable.
  • Ordering and maintaining stock as part of an allocated weekly ward top-up.
  • Participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
  • 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.

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-120724-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.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/. You must have proof of qualifications.

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work to protocols, procedures and SOPs and suggest changes.

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience.
  • Hospital pharmacy experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post

Aptitude

Essential

  • Appropriate attention to detail
  • Effective use of initiative.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and alone.
  • Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff.
  • Flexible to changing work routines and demands
  • Ability to plan & prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands.
  • Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints.
  • Ability to handle moderate loads
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills

Values

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/. You must have proof of qualifications.

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to work to protocols, procedures and SOPs and suggest changes.

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience.
  • Hospital pharmacy experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post

Aptitude

Essential

  • Appropriate attention to detail
  • Effective use of initiative.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and alone.
  • Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff.
  • Flexible to changing work routines and demands
  • Ability to plan & prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands.
  • Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints.
  • Ability to handle moderate loads
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills

Values

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - 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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician

Catherine Claxton

catherine.claxton1@nhs.net

01904726608

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-120724-PAY-PSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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