Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. This post will be based in our busy Pharmacy Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which is fully automated.

Candidates must have GCSE qualifications in Science, English Language and Maths at Grade C or above. Certificates must be provided prior to interview.

Pharmacy experience is desirable for this post but not essential as full training would be given. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a joint qualification of BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills.

Applications from candidates who already possess the BTEC Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent are also eligible to apply for this post. Any candidate applying for this post that already possess these qualifications must provide certificates prior interview.

Applications from candidates with non-UK equivalent qualifications must also posses a Statement of Comparability. This must also be provided prior to interview.

The core hours for the role are 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. The late shift is 12noon to 8:30pm Monday to Friday and weekends of both Saturday and Sunday of 9am to 5:30pm. All of which are worked on a rota basis. There is also a requirement for participation in a bank holiday rota which is 9am to 5:30pm. When working in aseptics, there is a requirement for staff to have staggered start / finish time and so start times can be as early as 8am.

Main duties of the job

You would be involved in:

The supply of stock medicines to wards and departments as part of a ward based clinical team;

The dispensing of medicines to wards;

Aseptic dispensing;

The delivery of medications to wards and departments;

Rotational work at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which will include late shift, Bank Holiday, Saturday and Sunday working;

You may also be asked to work at Bassetlaw Hospital Pharmacy as part of a rota.

The Necessary Requirements

GCSE Maths, English Language and Science grade A-C or equivalent (certificates of which must be provided prior interview).

Basic keyboard skills

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.