Hours per week: 37.5 Hours (Rotational weekend working, late night and bank holidays)
Fixed term/Perm: Permanent
Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata (75% for 12 months if enrolled onto apprenticeship or meets national minimum wage)
Closing Date: 31st January 2025
Interview Date: 14th February 2025
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Pharmacy assistant | Health Careers **This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. ** All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. Main duties of the job
This role will involve processing and picking pharmaceutical stock to be issued to the wards/ clinical areas in our ward stock distribution area, visiting wards to conduct a pharmacy top-up service and delivering medication to and from the wards on an ad-hoc basis. You will be using the pharmacy robot and WellSky computer system, whilst maintaining a clean and tidy environment. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent e.g. NPA Dispensary Assistants Course) is required to be eligible for this post. However, training and enrolment onto the apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be considered for the appropriate candidate demonstrating the right skills and enthusiasm to pursue a career in pharmacy. About us
Here at George Eliot, our vision to
' excel at patient care'
takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider, we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper; they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication X cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits:
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden. Job responsibilities
To receive and sign for all goods arriving at pharmacy, check them against delivery note and copy order to ensure that they are correct (other than controlled drugs which must be presented to a registered pharmacy professional to check and sign receipt). To be able to identify problems with delivery and decide upon appropriate corrective action to resolve the problem in accordance with SOPs. To record details of deliveries both manually and in pharmacy computer system so that accurate record and audit trail of correct goods received, batch numbers and expiry dates match delivery documents, any credit notes and any appropriate computer system generated paperwork, thus enabling rapid and accurate batch recall and audit trail to be carried out by technical and professional staff, in case of product defect or checks by Finance department queries. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the job description and personal specification attached. Hours of Work
Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.30pm (with 1 hour lunch) Rotational Saturdays & Sundays incl. Bank Holidays 9am to 5pm (with 30 minute lunch) Late Night Rota Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Similar job experience Experience in pharmacy Experience of working as part of a team Experience in working in a Hospital pharmacy Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Work towards completion of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Pharmacy related NVQ 2 modules Skills and Abilities
Able to read and comprehend written instructions Able to work on own initiative Able to carry out routine tasks Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff Recognises own limitations Able to communicate effectively verbally Able to carry out routine tasks under Standard Operating Procedures Basic computer skills Personal Qualities
Mature and professional approach Well-mannered and friendly Flexibility 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.
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Pharmacy assistant | Health Careers **This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. ** All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. Main duties of the job
This role will involve processing and picking pharmaceutical stock to be issued to the wards/ clinical areas in our ward stock distribution area, visiting wards to conduct a pharmacy top-up service and delivering medication to and from the wards on an ad-hoc basis. You will be using the pharmacy robot and WellSky computer system, whilst maintaining a clean and tidy environment. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent e.g. NPA Dispensary Assistants Course) is required to be eligible for this post. However, training and enrolment onto the apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be considered for the appropriate candidate demonstrating the right skills and enthusiasm to pursue a career in pharmacy. About us
Here at George Eliot, our vision to
' excel at patient care'
takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider, we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper; they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication X cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits:
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden. Job responsibilities
To receive and sign for all goods arriving at pharmacy, check them against delivery note and copy order to ensure that they are correct (other than controlled drugs which must be presented to a registered pharmacy professional to check and sign receipt). To be able to identify problems with delivery and decide upon appropriate corrective action to resolve the problem in accordance with SOPs. To record details of deliveries both manually and in pharmacy computer system so that accurate record and audit trail of correct goods received, batch numbers and expiry dates match delivery documents, any credit notes and any appropriate computer system generated paperwork, thus enabling rapid and accurate batch recall and audit trail to be carried out by technical and professional staff, in case of product defect or checks by Finance department queries. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the job description and personal specification attached. Hours of Work
Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.30pm (with 1 hour lunch) Rotational Saturdays & Sundays incl. Bank Holidays 9am to 5pm (with 30 minute lunch) Late Night Rota Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Similar job experience Experience in pharmacy Experience of working as part of a team Experience in working in a Hospital pharmacy Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Work towards completion of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Pharmacy related NVQ 2 modules Skills and Abilities
Able to read and comprehend written instructions Able to work on own initiative Able to carry out routine tasks Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff Recognises own limitations Able to communicate effectively verbally Able to carry out routine tasks under Standard Operating Procedures Basic computer skills Personal Qualities
Mature and professional approach Well-mannered and friendly Flexibility 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.
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