Pharmacy Support Worker - Manufacturing
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Job summary
Within the Pharmacy at Peterborough City Hospital, we have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our committed and friendly Manufacturing Team in Pharmacy.
The Pharmacy department provides an excellent working environment and utilises progressive systems in order to deliver its services. The department employs robotic dispensing, ward-based clinical pharmacy, pharmacist led clinics and independent pharmacist prescribing to respond dynamically to the needs of the hospital and its patients.
Our Manufacturing Unit provides aseptically prepared products to the Trust's Haematology/Oncology Units serving both Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Support Worker within Manufacturing you'll be preparing chemotherapy products during the manufacturing process, dispensing readymade products and maintaining stock for the manufacturing unit. You could also be supporting our Dispensary Team in Cancer services and wider Pharmacy colleagues.
Ideally you will have good written, numeracy and verbal communication skills. You will also need to be proficient in using computers as most of our work is generated from electronic systems.
Ideally you will already be qualified to Level 2 in a Pharmacy course but if not then we can offer this post as a Band 2 with a career progression to Band 3 after successful completion of the Level 2 in Pharmacy Assistants in Manufacturing course (Buttercups), and the specific requirements, competencies and validations required of a Band 3.
The successful candidate will also participate in the departments Saturday/Sunday/Bank holiday rotation through the dispensary/stores areas.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
08 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-F-6540225
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
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