Pharmacy Assistant
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Supply and Delivery Service as a Pharmacy Assistant. We are currently looking to transform our ways of working by introducing a bag repacking service which will play a vital role in ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to respond to emergency situations by preparing our equipment to high standards.
The role of the Pharmacy Assistant is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Supply and Delivery team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.
The salary is indicative and maybe subject to change.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Assistants are responsible for repacking drugs bags in a prescribed and controlled way ready for checking and finally use by our clinicians to treat patients. The role is a key operational support function which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets.
Main duties include:
- Ordering, receiving and storing medicines and pharmacy stock in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures;
- Effective stock rotation within the Stores area;
- Picking & packing of orders / drugs bags;
- Carrying out checking and other quality control processes;
- Supporting the returns and disposal processes;
- Liaising with relevant Pharmacy staff regarding issue resolution;
This is the start of a new initiative where we are seeking to develop our service and are looking for committed people to work at Emerald Park Stores. Working hours are generally Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:00.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Date posted
22 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202 - 44650809
Job locations
Emerald Park Bristol
111, Longmead Road, Emerald Park
Bristol
BS16 7FG
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Emerald Park Bristol
111, Longmead Road, Emerald Park
Bristol
BS16 7FG
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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