Pharmacy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Scarborough, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who would like to join our Pharmacy Stores and Dispensary teams in the Pharmacy Department at Scarborough Hospital.

Applicants must have a can-do attitude and have excellent manual handling skills.

Main duties of the job

This post involves working in a busy pharmacy store, receiving, processing, and delivering medicines and IV fluids to wards so previous experience of manual handling would be beneficial.

An understanding of stock management is crucial to this role; this involves checking, receiving, and storing medicines. Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely both in pharmacy and on wards, participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.

The post holder will also undertake various housekeeping duties, including dealing with queries, checking, and filing documents, processing waste and excess medicines and other duties supporting the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy department.

Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. You will also be required to undertake a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.

We are a friendly and innovative department which always thrives on improvement.

Please contact the recruiting manager, prior to applying to see if this role is for you.

Working for our organisation

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Basic key skills preferably gained through secondary education.

Desirable criteria

Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C (grade 4) or above. You must have proof of qualifications.

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria

Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Desirable criteria

Working within a pharmacy or healthcare environment.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Flexible to changing work routines. Work as part of a team. Good communication & interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Able to handle moderate loads. Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks. Willingness to complete funded Level 2 qualification which is a requirement to fulfil role.

Values, Drivers & Motivators

Essential criteria

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence.
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