Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant

5 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job summary**:
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced Pharmacy assistants with a flexible working approach to deliver a high quality patient-focused Pharmacy service.

You must be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, working independently and as part of a team. Providing mentoring and training to junior staff, you will provide a leading role within the team. The job is a busy and physically demanding role, and you will be expected to work to deadlines. You will also be involved in maintaining the Pharmacy Service to wards and departments on a rotational basis.

Dispensary, Stores and Distribution Teams
- You will be required to work as part of our main dispensary team; delivering a high quality dispensing service.
- Within the Stores area you will ensure the safe and secure receipt and storage of medicines.
- Within the Distribution area you will contribute to effective stock management at ward level by working within the topping up and distribution services.

For further information please contact:
Liz Russell - Deputy Pharmacy Operations Manager - Heartlands

Tel: 0121 424 3463 ext. 43463

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
**Job Description**:

- To interpret and accurately dispense prescriptions and requests for medication
- To participate in stock supply to wards and departments and re-order as necessary
- To receive goods into the department, unpack, check and put away deliveries against relevant paperwork
- To participate in the induction and training of staff
- See job description for full list

There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours; including weekend working, bank holidays and late nights on a rotational basis.

Essential Requirements

**Qualifications**:

- Be educated to secondary school level and hold GSCE or equivalent (Grade C/4 or above) in Math's and English.
- Hold an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (this must include the dispensing module).

Experience and Knowledge
- Post NVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent) developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
- Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes

Skills and Ability
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to keep accurate records
- Works to protocols and procedures

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
- NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

or
- Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA)

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Post NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
- Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
- Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
- Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
- Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

**Desirable**:

- Previous experience within a Hospital Pharmacy setting
- Experience in staff training
- Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system
- Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find furth

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