Pharmacy Assistant

22 hours ago


Salford, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated person to work within the Pharmacy team at Salford.

You will be required to possess Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grades A-C. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy or working towards is desirable.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

Main duties of the job

Duties include assisting in dispensing / recycling medicines, ward topping up, reception duties, receiving, storing and distributing pharmaceuticals (including heavy goods) as well as general 'housekeeping duties'.A comprehensive in-house training scheme is provided to train to NVQ level 2 or equivalent.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

English GCSE or Equivalent (A-C Grade) Math's GCSE or equivalent (A-C Grade)

Desirable

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services (or equivalent) or working towards

Knowledge Skills and Experienc

Essential

Good Communication Skills Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects Experience of stock control Evidence of teamworking capabilities Flexible, motivated and organised

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