Job summary
Full Time -equating to 37.5 hours per week, part time will be considered- 18.75hrs
Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking? Are you looking for weekday hours to work? Are you looking for a new and rewarding opportunity within the NHS, one that provides training and on-going development opportunities? This is an exciting and ideal chance for those looking for casual work during the week or at the weekends.
Previous pharmacy experience would be advantageous, however full training and support will be provided. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to contribute towards developing our services. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and you willneed to be able to work effectively with the existing team within the Pharmacy Department.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include but are not limited to:
- Reception duties including answering the phones in a prompt and courteous manner whilst providing cover to the reception including receiving prescriptions, checking payment exemptions and taking payment where appropriate (County Stafford only
- Booking in the prescriptions via the Tracking system
- Ensuring the timely return of completed prescriptions back to the wards to support patient discharge
- Undertake stock ordering and supply for wards
- Maintaining stock storage and levels
- Ensure that the dispensary has adequate supplies of medicine bottles, bags spoons, measures and syringes and ordering these on a when required basis
- Ensure equipment used in the dispensary is clean and ready for everyday use
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Chris Blanks-Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Chris Blanks-Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in Maths and Englsih
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures in regard to cleaning duties
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Cleaning Services
Experience
Essential
- Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate
- Ability to spend long periods of time wearing personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, gowns, sterile suits and goggles
- Comprehension and ability to follow both written and verbal standard operating procedures
- Flexibility with regard to change in work schedules
Desirable
- At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH issues
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry out repetitive processes
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work quickly and accurately even when under pressure and ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Ability to work in confined spaces bending and kneeling on the floor
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Directorate
- Well-developed inter personal skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in Maths and Englsih
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures in regard to cleaning duties
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Cleaning Services
Experience
Essential
- Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate
- Ability to spend long periods of time wearing personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, gowns, sterile suits and goggles
- Comprehension and ability to follow both written and verbal standard operating procedures
- Flexibility with regard to change in work schedules
Desirable
- At least 1 years' previous experience in a similar role
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH issues
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry out repetitive processes
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work quickly and accurately even when under pressure and ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Ability to work in confined spaces bending and kneeling on the floor
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Directorate
- Well-developed inter personal skills.
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
