Job summary
Apprentice: PHARMACY ASSISTANT ( Rotational)
1 x fixed term for 18 months
1 x 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working morning, afternoon and late shifts on rotation.
Working Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays on rotation.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to take an assessment test at interview.
Salary will be paid as per apprenticeship rates dependent on age of applicant
Main duties of the job
We have an opportunity to recruit an apprentice to join the Pharmacy department as a rotational Pharmacy Assistant (Apprentice) and train in a General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited qualification at Level 2. Upon successful completion of the qualification you will have the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviour of a pharmacy assistant.
The post is also an entry point into pharmacy and provides a gateway to progress into a career as a pharmacy technician.
In order to be able to meet the entry criteria to be able to apply for our apprentice pharmacy assistant post you must already hold at least 4 GCSEs and must include Maths, English and a science subject at Grade C or level 4 and one subject at Grade D or level 3 or above at the start of your apprenticeship.
The qualifications required for this post and the qualification gained at level 2 would also be a route in to progress as a pharmacy technician if desired.
About us
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team of enthusiastic pharmacy staff to support the timely supply of medicines to patients.
Our training will support you to carry out the main duties of the role and any additional development needs will be identified through regular review and feedback during your qualification.
Main rotational duties include
- Labelling and dispensing medicines for prescriptions in our main pharmacy and satellite outpatient pharmacy. There will also be a requirement to dispense more complex medicines for our specialist clinics areas such as the Sexual Health clinic and external hospices. A future development will see the department increasing dispensing at ward level through use of our automated medicines cabinets to help expedite discharge.
- Replenish stock for the automated medicines cabinets at ward level using keyboard skills to obtain reports and update records of new items placed in the cabinet.
- Entering data onto computer systems such as the prescription tracking system, associated programs to update our robot and following an check of stock at ward level (topping-up)
- Receive stock from wholesalers, checking medicines received against our orders and working to store medicines safely within the department.
- There will also be a requirement to assist the wider pharmacy team with any audits to ensure the safe and accurate storage of medicines outside of the department comply with Pharmacy and CQC standards.
Applicants must be keen to learn, be hardworking and able to work under pressure during busy periods.
A flexible approach to the above duties is required, together with good communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to prioritise your workload when working on your own or part of the team. Show initiative and represent pharmacy when working with other healthcare professionals.
Successful candidates will support the Pharmacy Technical Managers in delivering high quality, safe and effective pharmacy services in accordance to the Trusts values and its promises and standards to patients and colleagues. You will be directed by Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in your daily work
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post will be assessed during the selection process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants therefore we advise that you complete your application early.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team of enthusiastic pharmacy staff to support the timely supply of medicines to patients.
Our training will support you to carry out the main duties of the role and any additional development needs will be identified through regular review and feedback during your qualification.
Main rotational duties include
- Labelling and dispensing medicines for prescriptions in our main pharmacy and satellite outpatient pharmacy. There will also be a requirement to dispense more complex medicines for our specialist clinics areas such as the Sexual Health clinic and external hospices. A future development will see the department increasing dispensing at ward level through use of our automated medicines cabinets to help expedite discharge.
- Replenish stock for the automated medicines cabinets at ward level using keyboard skills to obtain reports and update records of new items placed in the cabinet.
- Entering data onto computer systems such as the prescription tracking system, associated programs to update our robot and following an check of stock at ward level (topping-up)
- Receive stock from wholesalers, checking medicines received against our orders and working to store medicines safely within the department.
- There will also be a requirement to assist the wider pharmacy team with any audits to ensure the safe and accurate storage of medicines outside of the department comply with Pharmacy and CQC standards.
Applicants must be keen to learn, be hardworking and able to work under pressure during busy periods.
A flexible approach to the above duties is required, together with good communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to prioritise your workload when working on your own or part of the team. Show initiative and represent pharmacy when working with other healthcare professionals.
Successful candidates will support the Pharmacy Technical Managers in delivering high quality, safe and effective pharmacy services in accordance to the Trusts values and its promises and standards to patients and colleagues. You will be directed by Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in your daily work
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post will be assessed during the selection process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants therefore we advise that you complete your application early.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE's with English and Maths and at least 1 science subject at Grade C / level 4 and 1 other subject at grade D/level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of wokring in a warehouse/stores environment
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of accurately selecting products in accordance with an order/request
Desirable
- Experience of reception duties
- Experience of handling cash
- Experience of manual handling, eg. Lifting, bending and stretching
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Accurate and precise with attention to detail
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities including response to urgent requests.
- Punctual, Flexible, Reliable, Approachable, Professional, Polite, Proactive approach to ongoing training and assessment
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure and maintain concentration for long periods
- Able to work alone and as team member and under supervision
- Able to undertake routine tasks including routine clerical duties, eg photocopying and filing
- Have basic keyboard skills and computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE's with English and Maths and at least 1 science subject at Grade C / level 4 and 1 other subject at grade D/level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience of wokring in a warehouse/stores environment
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of accurately selecting products in accordance with an order/request
Desirable
- Experience of reception duties
- Experience of handling cash
- Experience of manual handling, eg. Lifting, bending and stretching
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Accurate and precise with attention to detail
- Able to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities including response to urgent requests.
- Punctual, Flexible, Reliable, Approachable, Professional, Polite, Proactive approach to ongoing training and assessment
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure and maintain concentration for long periods
- Able to work alone and as team member and under supervision
- Able to undertake routine tasks including routine clerical duties, eg photocopying and filing
- Have basic keyboard skills and computer skills
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).
