Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Prestwich Hospital for two Rotational full time Dispensing Pharmacy Assistants, to work alongside the pharmacy team supporting the dispensary and wards across multiple sites. Duties to include dispensing of medication, the supply of stocks to wards and clinics, receipt of goods in and general housekeeping.
You should have a good standard of Maths and English and be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. (Dispensing modules as a minimum)
it is advisable to apply as soon as possible as the post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Visiting wards for stock supplies and in patient top ups (including secure units)
Dispensing of medication including supplies for clozapine clinics
Answering the phone/hatch
Stock rotation and date checking
Preparing for scheduled delivery runs
Receipting and putting away daily orders
Drug returns
General housekeeping
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- nvq level 2 in pharmacy services (dispensing)
- 3 GCSE including maths and english
level two requirments
Essential
- currently working in a pharmacy dispensing enviroment
Desirable
- experience in a hospital pharmacy
level 3
Essential
- good level of understanding of computer packages and adequate keyboard skills
Desirable
- use of Ascribe pharmacy package
- expereince of clozapine
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- nvq level 2 in pharmacy services (dispensing)
- 3 GCSE including maths and english
level two requirments
Essential
- currently working in a pharmacy dispensing enviroment
Desirable
- experience in a hospital pharmacy
level 3
Essential
- good level of understanding of computer packages and adequate keyboard skills
Desirable
- use of Ascribe pharmacy package
- expereince of clozapine
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).
