Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

The closing date is 31 December 2024

Job summary

The Team at SWBH Pharmacy are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Rotational Pharmacy Assistants to join our friendly team to rotate working in the brand new, state of the art Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which is now open, our new Sheldon Block Pharmacy which is due to open early next year and also Sandwell General Hospital pharmacy.

Are you an experienced dispenser in community pharmacy who is ready for the next step in your career & wants to venture into a brand new hospital pharmacy?

Or are you an experienced dispenser working in a hospital pharmacy and are ready to expand your existing knowledge and rotate into Stores & Distribution, Dispensary and also onto Clinical Ward Services?

If yes, then look no further and apply today for this amazing opportunity!

We have an extensive training package which will be provided within each rotation to ensure you have the support you need to excel in this very rare and exciting role.

SWBH have created a great career pathway for ATOs to progress onto bigger and better things within hospital pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the Rotational Pharmacy Assistant will include:

Rotating into the following areas of Pharmacy on a rotational basis:

- Dispensary

- Clinical Ward Services

- Stores & Distribution

You will be working under the direct supervision of Senior Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists throughout all rotations.

Training will be provided in all rotational areas to ensure you are competent in all aspects of the role.

There will be a requirement to work across all of our sites on a rotational basis, including the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

You will require an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) for this role.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which is now open and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

  1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
  2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
  3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

381-CO-6833975

Job locations

SWBH NHS Trust

Hallam Street, West Bromwich

Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is a rotational pharmacy assistant position where you will be rotating into 3 main areas of Pharmacy.

Please refer to the job description for further details on what this role has to offer.

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pritiben Narshi or Helen Whiles on 0121 507 5250/3295 or 07811425269.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is a rotational pharmacy assistant position where you will be rotating into 3 main areas of Pharmacy.

Please refer to the job description for further details on what this role has to offer.

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pritiben Narshi or Helen Whiles on 0121 507 5250/3295 or 07811425269.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues.
  • Experience of working within a pharmaceutical team.
  • To be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process.
  • Experience as an assistant or community based dispenser required.

Desirable

  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Experience of using an EPMA system

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 certificate in the Principle and Practice for Pharmacy support staff or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of dispensing procedures
  • A working knowledge of HASAW and COSHH regulations
  • Up to date knowledge of medicines, legislation including the Medicines Act and Dangerous Drugs Act
  • Legal requirements for dispensing and supplying medicines

Desirable

  • Portfolio that reflects personal development

Communication/Verbal skills

Essential

  • Be able to speak and understand English without the risk of misunderstanding
  • Be able to provide patients advice on issues relating to their medicines and pharmaceuticals
  • Able to empathise to patients, carers, visitors and staff

Written skills

Essential

  • Be proficient in reading and writing to GCSE or equivalent standard
  • Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner

Other skills

Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Be able to maintain concentration through frequent interruptions
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues.
  • Experience of working within a pharmaceutical team.
  • To be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process.
  • Experience as an assistant or community based dispenser required.

Desirable

  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Experience of using an EPMA system

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 certificate in the Principle and Practice for Pharmacy support staff or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of dispensing procedures
  • A working knowledge of HASAW and COSHH regulations
  • Up to date knowledge of medicines, legislation including the Medicines Act and Dangerous Drugs Act
  • Legal requirements for dispensing and supplying medicines

Desirable

  • Portfolio that reflects personal development

Communication/Verbal skills

Essential

  • Be able to speak and understand English without the risk of misunderstanding
  • Be able to provide patients advice on issues relating to their medicines and pharmaceuticals
  • Able to empathise to patients, carers, visitors and staff

Written skills

Essential

  • Be proficient in reading and writing to GCSE or equivalent standard
  • Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner

Other skills

Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Be able to maintain concentration through frequent interruptions

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWBH NHS Trust

Hallam Street, West Bromwich

Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWBH NHS Trust

Hallam Street, West Bromwich

Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy - Operations

Pritiben Narshi

pritiben.narshi2@nhs.net

07811425269

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

381-CO-6833975

Job locations

SWBH NHS Trust

Hallam Street, West Bromwich

Birmingham

B71 4HJ


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