Job summary
The Pharmacy Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTr) is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Full-time (37.5hrs per week) Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Supply and Distribution.
At LTHTr our aim is to provide excellent care with compassion to deliver the high quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust.
We are looking for someoneenthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking and demonstrate a desire to contribute towards developing our services. Experience of working in a supervisory role would be advantageous as well as an understanding of warehousing and/or pharmacy working practices and procedures. To be eligible to apply for this position, candidates must:
The core hours of duty are between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday and 9:00am to 5:30pm Bank Holidays.
If all of the above interests you and you would to come for a visit, please contact: Jonathan Ford, Specialist PharmacyTechnician - Pharmacy Supply and Distribution on 01772 523610 Jonathan.ford@lthtr.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of the Specialist Pharmacy Technician and Lead Pharmacy Assistant you will play a major role in the supply of medication across not only Lancashire Teaching Hospitals but many external organisations including Pendleside Hospice and St Catherines Hospice.
Core duties to include (but not limited to):-
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Supporting the training and development of pharmacy personnel, maintaining quality and standards by contributing to the development and implementation of new services, processes and procedures to deliver services in line with professional, local and national directives.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- Approachable, helpful and communicates effectively in a professional and timely manner with both with the Pharmacy Team, Ward Teams and External Customers.
- Communicates within the role remit and refers all situations outside of this to appropriate pharmacist or technician.
- Communicates day to day instructions and information to the Pharmacy Assistant Teams.
- Answers the telephone as per departmental policies and takes messages as required.
- Takes an active role in service meetings, assisting with minute taking and other clerical duties.
- Takes personal responsibility to read minutes/Team Brief/Trust Bulletins and encourages this within the entire team
- Receives feedback from patients/service users/team members.
- Communicates with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times and communicates in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Ensures that supply problems are communicated to the relevant departments.
- Completes all relevant documentation accurately adhering to legislation, policies and procedures
- Constructively manage barriers to effective communication
- Deals with any complaints and feedback the outcome in a timely manner
- Maintains accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, procedures and policies.
- To liaise with the Procurement Team to chase outstanding orders and to order relevant transport/collections.
- Chairs the weekly team meeting in the absence of the Senior Pharmacy Technicians
- Carries out Pharmaceutical duties under the direct supervision of an appropriately qualified Pharmacist and/or Technician in all areas of Pharmacy.
Further detail can be found attached Job Description.
*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- Approachable, helpful and communicates effectively in a professional and timely manner with both with the Pharmacy Team, Ward Teams and External Customers.
- Communicates within the role remit and refers all situations outside of this to appropriate pharmacist or technician.
- Communicates day to day instructions and information to the Pharmacy Assistant Teams.
- Answers the telephone as per departmental policies and takes messages as required.
- Takes an active role in service meetings, assisting with minute taking and other clerical duties.
- Takes personal responsibility to read minutes/Team Brief/Trust Bulletins and encourages this within the entire team
- Receives feedback from patients/service users/team members.
- Communicates with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times and communicates in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- Ensures that supply problems are communicated to the relevant departments.
- Completes all relevant documentation accurately adhering to legislation, policies and procedures
- Constructively manage barriers to effective communication
- Deals with any complaints and feedback the outcome in a timely manner
- Maintains accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, procedures and policies.
- To liaise with the Procurement Team to chase outstanding orders and to order relevant transport/collections.
- Chairs the weekly team meeting in the absence of the Senior Pharmacy Technicians
- Carries out Pharmaceutical duties under the direct supervision of an appropriately qualified Pharmacist and/or Technician in all areas of Pharmacy.
Further detail can be found attached Job Description.
*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) (Maths and English & science)
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff (Qualification) or equivalent Or A General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited support staff dispensing training course Or working towards either of the above
Desirable
- Leadership/ Management Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working in pharmacy
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Good telephone/ communication skills
- Computer experience including good keyboard skills
- Knowledge of Health & safety
- Experience in the use of Pharmacy IT Systems
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and MHRA Guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of using Ascribe and ARX
- Experience in Supervisory Management and Team Leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) (Maths and English & science)
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff (Qualification) or equivalent Or A General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited support staff dispensing training course Or working towards either of the above
Desirable
- Leadership/ Management Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working in pharmacy
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Good telephone/ communication skills
- Computer experience including good keyboard skills
- Knowledge of Health & safety
- Experience in the use of Pharmacy IT Systems
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and MHRA Guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of using Ascribe and ARX
- Experience in Supervisory Management and Team Leadership
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.
