Pharmacy Assistant – Aseptic Services

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Full time
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note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders). Our Values We are KIND We are OPEN We pursue EXCELLENCE We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population. Job overview

We are a busy Technical Services Unit within the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Our aseptic services unit is a specialised service preparing bespoke chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibodies as well as some Parenteral Nutrition products and a small range of other IV products. Suitable candidates would be required to work in a cleanroom environment where duties are interesting and varied. Duties range from cleaning, maintaining and monitoring of the cleanroom environment and equipment and stock management of drugs and consumables. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that works very hard behind the scenes to ensure that patients receive the very best treatment. The team are a friendly, hardworking bunch who are proud in the knowledge that they make a difference to improving the lives of these patients. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential for this position as is a passion for patient care, quality and improvement. Full training will be provided and you will be given the opportunity to undertake further qualifications. Applicants must also hold GCSE’s in maths and English language (or equivalent) at Grades C/4 or above. This is a fulfilling role in itself but it is also a great stepping stone into Pharmacy with many different opportunities for career development. Main duties of the job

You will be required to participate in the decontamination and disinfection of the aseptic unit. The aseptic unit is a sterile, clean room environment where preparation of pharmaceutical products takes place. You will also undertake some environmental monitoring duties which are essential in ensuring that the environment remains in a controlled state. There are also administration tasks to undertake as well as stock management activities such as stock checks, receipt of stock and expiry date checks. We are looking for a conscientious individual who will take a methodical approach to a task and who appreciates the importance of following procedures. Due to the nature of the job role it is strongly recommended that potential applicants either visit the department or speak to a member of staff to ensure a full understanding of the role. This can be arranged by calling the number below. Applicants will need to demonstrate in the application form that they fully understand the requirements of this role. This may be taken into consideration for shortlisting. Contact details to arrange this are detailed below. Working for our organisation

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. 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 Detailed job description and main 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 your application at the earliest opportunity. Person specification

Experience & Knowledge Required

Working within a pharmacy or healthcare environment Education, Qualifications and Training

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above – or equivalent qualification. You must have proof of qualifications. Skills & Attributes

Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Flexible to changing work routines Work as part of a team Good communication & interpersonal skills Able to handle moderate loads Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks Willingness to complete funded QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services which is required to fulfil role Values, Drivers & Motivators

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kindness Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Openness Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Pursue Excellence Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further. DBS Checks Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application. Agile and Flexible Working We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year. A bit more about us and the surrounding area York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. Sponsorship If you require sponsorship

to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship. Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Andrew Howcutt Job title Senior Pharmacy Technician Email address a.howcutt@nhs.net Telephone number 01904 725 977 Additional information Contact name: Caroline Whitelam Contact job title: Cleanroom Supervisor Contact email address: caroline.whitelam@nhs.net Contact telephone number: 01904 725 977

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