Job summary
The pharmacy department is looking for a dependable, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy assistant to join our Stores Team.
The individuals will help us deliver a high quality and efficient patient focused service.
The ideal candidates will have good levels of stamina, be physically fit with good attention to detail and possess good communication skills, be a flexible, committed and good team players.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service working five 8 hour shifts between Monday to Friday with a half day one Saturday in Four.
You will be a key member of staff in helping us develop the pharmacy service which continues to develop in line with the NHS plan for pharmacy.
As part of the Pharmacy Stores Team you will receive in deliveries from Wholesalers & Couriers, check the deliveries are correct, receipting on the HIVE computer system, and flagging any discrepancies in a timely manner. Using good Manual Handling practice you will Worked in Bulk fluid also you will help move the goods to the Main Inpatient Pharmacy and unpack the deliveries on to the correct storage locations . You will also help us manage and main the Automated Dispensing systems (Robots) within the Inpatient Pharmacy.
There is a positive attitude towards development of staff within the department and you will be encouraged to participate in our in-house training programs in order that you can develop your skills and apply them in the most appropriate way towards improving patient care.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 x GSES or equivalent C or above in Mathematics and English
- Manual Handling and/or Health & Safety courses
Desirable
- NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Warehouse or Stores experience
- Evidence of physically active job
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a Pharmacy Stores
- Evidence of experience using Pharmacy Robots
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Health and Safety policies and standards including lifting and handling
- Knowledge of Goods In processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Stores processes
- Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 x GSES or equivalent C or above in Mathematics and English
- Manual Handling and/or Health & Safety courses
Desirable
- NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Warehouse or Stores experience
- Evidence of physically active job
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a Pharmacy Stores
- Evidence of experience using Pharmacy Robots
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Health and Safety policies and standards including lifting and handling
- Knowledge of Goods In processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Stores processes
- Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy processes
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.
