Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Do you want to work in a busy department that is committed to providing a quality service that focuses on patient care and experience? This is your opportunity to join our diverse pharmacy team at Solihull Hospital.

You will:

*Assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe and efficient pharmacy service

*Provide a comprehensive reception service, greeting our service users and taking in work confidently and accurately.

*Provide proficient medicines stock maintenance and distribution to wards and satellite pharmacies

You must be an enthusiastic and astute individual to join our busy team. Self-motivated and flexible, you will have excellent organisational and communication skills. You'll also have the ability to work effectively both independently and with the existing team.

You will have:

*The ability to develop good working relationships

*Excellent manual handling

*Good I.T/keyboard skills

*A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service

*Strong attention to detail

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain further qualifications including the NVQ Level 2 Award in Pharmacy Services.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

*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 act as front of house on reception, greeting customers and receiving in work

*To participate in the induction and training of staff

*See job description for full list

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

For further information please contact:

Laura Carty, Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Computer Services Site Lead

Telephone: 0121 424 5510

Email: laura.carty@uhb.nhs.uk

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.

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 to £23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9001870DO

Job locations

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Educated to Secondary School standard
*GCSEs C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
*Holds or is willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

Desirable

*Accredited Dispensing Assistants course

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of previous work experience relevant to the position such as warehouse or stores, reception duties etc
*Evidence of experience within a team environment
*Experienced in customer relations
*Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
*Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes

Desirable

*Previous experience within a pharmacy setting
*Knowledge of hospital environment
*Knowledge of pharmacy environment
*Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Able to work to strict policies and procedures
*Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
*Good verbal communication skills
*Good written communication
*Able to maintain accurate records
*Demonstrates ability to recognise own limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
*Good numeracy skills
*Demonstrates ability to work independently and within a team
*Able to maintain confidentiality of information
*Able to adapt to change
*Good time management
*Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
*Able to work accurately under pressure
*Strong attention to detail
*Reliable
*Punctual
*Enthusiastic
*Ability to travel to all UHB sites
*Able to work under close supervision
*Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
*Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
*Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Educated to Secondary School standard
*GCSEs C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
*Holds or is willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

Desirable

*Accredited Dispensing Assistants course

Experience

Essential

*Evidence of previous work experience relevant to the position such as warehouse or stores, reception duties etc
*Evidence of experience within a team environment
*Experienced in customer relations
*Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
*Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes

Desirable

*Previous experience within a pharmacy setting
*Knowledge of hospital environment
*Knowledge of pharmacy environment
*Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Able to work to strict policies and procedures
*Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
*Good verbal communication skills
*Good written communication
*Able to maintain accurate records
*Demonstrates ability to recognise own limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
*Good numeracy skills
*Demonstrates ability to work independently and within a team
*Able to maintain confidentiality of information
*Able to adapt to change
*Good time management
*Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
*Able to work accurately under pressure
*Strong attention to detail
*Reliable
*Punctual
*Enthusiastic
*Ability to travel to all UHB sites
*Able to work under close supervision
*Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
*Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
*Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)

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.