Senior Pharmacy Assistant

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Full time
Location: Bradford
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Job offered by: NHS
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date:

02.02.25

(this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing

03.02.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing

10.02.25 BAND 3 (Annex 21 as appropriate) Brief Description of the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable of working as part of our friendly team. The position involves working closely with the Pharmacy Technicians to assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to this, the successful candidate will work in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic taking and testing blood samples. Please note this post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months. Main duties of the job

Key elements of the role are: To assist in the dispensing and supply of medicines for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. To carry out and report on routine finger prick blood tests for patients attending the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic. To act as receptionist in the Pharmacy led Anticoagulant Clinic and pharmacy reception when required. Candidates must have significant experience of providing Pharmacy Support Services and must hold a Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to work towards it. This post would be ideal for those working in community pharmacy and wanting to take a step into working within secondary care. Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification

Experience

Experience of working in a similar role Significant experience of dispensing Supervision of staff Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Ability to work effectively under pressure Good team working skills Demonstrable attention to detail Knowledge

Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Knowledge of Medicines Management Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work Qualifications

Good basic general education NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willing to work towards this qualification - in which case the salary will be paid at 75% of top of Band 3 salary, until the qualification is obtained). Other

Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department 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 name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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