Hours per week:
37.5 hours per week (Rotational Weekend Working, Late Night rota and Bank Holiday working) Perm/Fixed Term:
Permanent Closing Date:
9th February 2025 Interview Date:
TBC **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
We have a vacancy for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant within the pharmacy department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to fulfil this supporting role. You will be required to have experience dispensing in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting. We encourage those with community pharmacy dispensing experience and qualifications who wish to move into hospital to apply. This post will include working in the main dispensary, SACT dispensing, ward stock distribution area, goods receipt and rotational ward work alongside other members of the team. The successful candidate should have good computer skills; excellent communication skills; be able to work as part of a team and under their own initiative; work in an organised, timely and safe manner and have a willingness to learn and need to have a qualification NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) recognised by the GPhC. Job responsibilities
To supervise and work closely with the pharmacy stores team to ensure accurate and efficient receipt of medicines. Carry out routine tasks including, stock top-ups, supply and distribution to wards and departments in accordance with policies and procedures under supervision of technicians and pharmacists. Undertake Pharmacy Assistant duties as required to meet the needs of the service. Undertake related filing. Assist technical and professional staff in undertaking audit and review of systems. Participate in training new assistants and students. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working with the public Knowledge and experience of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Qualifications
NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services (or Equivalent) as recognized by the GPHC Hospital/ Community Pharmacy experience Skills and Abilities
Able to work on own initiative Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff Able to recognise pharmaceutical names Able to keep accurate records Uses initiative to problem solve but understands limits of responsibility Able to resolve simple problems Able to focus on the job in hand Able to work as part of a team Accurate and dexterous Participation in the training of others Able to read and comprehend written instructions Good verbal communication - face to face Good verbal communication - telephone Personal Qualities
Mature and professional approach Punctual Honest/trustworthy Well-mannered and friendly Flexible Reliable Other
Ability to attend regularly Able to undertake weekend and Bank holiday working on a rota basis Tidy and clean appearance Trust Values
Effective Open Communication Excellence and safety in all that we do Challenge but support Expect respect and dignity Local healthcare that inspires confidence 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. Salary:
£24,071 to £25,674 a year, pro rata
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37.5 hours per week (Rotational Weekend Working, Late Night rota and Bank Holiday working) Perm/Fixed Term:
Permanent Closing Date:
9th February 2025 Interview Date:
TBC **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
We have a vacancy for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant within the pharmacy department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to fulfil this supporting role. You will be required to have experience dispensing in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting. We encourage those with community pharmacy dispensing experience and qualifications who wish to move into hospital to apply. This post will include working in the main dispensary, SACT dispensing, ward stock distribution area, goods receipt and rotational ward work alongside other members of the team. The successful candidate should have good computer skills; excellent communication skills; be able to work as part of a team and under their own initiative; work in an organised, timely and safe manner and have a willingness to learn and need to have a qualification NVQ 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) recognised by the GPhC. Job responsibilities
To supervise and work closely with the pharmacy stores team to ensure accurate and efficient receipt of medicines. Carry out routine tasks including, stock top-ups, supply and distribution to wards and departments in accordance with policies and procedures under supervision of technicians and pharmacists. Undertake Pharmacy Assistant duties as required to meet the needs of the service. Undertake related filing. Assist technical and professional staff in undertaking audit and review of systems. Participate in training new assistants and students. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working with the public Knowledge and experience of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Qualifications
NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services (or Equivalent) as recognized by the GPHC Hospital/ Community Pharmacy experience Skills and Abilities
Able to work on own initiative Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff Able to recognise pharmaceutical names Able to keep accurate records Uses initiative to problem solve but understands limits of responsibility Able to resolve simple problems Able to focus on the job in hand Able to work as part of a team Accurate and dexterous Participation in the training of others Able to read and comprehend written instructions Good verbal communication - face to face Good verbal communication - telephone Personal Qualities
Mature and professional approach Punctual Honest/trustworthy Well-mannered and friendly Flexible Reliable Other
Ability to attend regularly Able to undertake weekend and Bank holiday working on a rota basis Tidy and clean appearance Trust Values
Effective Open Communication Excellence and safety in all that we do Challenge but support Expect respect and dignity Local healthcare that inspires confidence 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. Salary:
£24,071 to £25,674 a year, pro rata
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