Job summary
Pharmacy Assistant
Department: Pharmacy
Full-time, Band 2 - £24,169 per annum
37.5 hours shift pattern per week including Sunday & Bank Holiday roster, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are continually growing in size and influence and have recently built a new Aseptic Unit and refurbished our main pharmacy department including the installation of a state of the art dispensing robot.
We are a department of over 90 staff providing pharmacy services through team-working and prioritising the needs of those we serve, so evidence of customer service skills would be an advantage.
Our Pharmacy Assistants provide dispensing services in the hospital pharmacy and work in the pharmacy stores, on the wards (top up of stock) and our aseptic production unit on a rotational basis as required by the service. This will broaden your skills and helps us to ensure we have a service that can meet all the demands that are placed on it.
If you think that you can fill this role, and help yourself and our pharmacy to deliver excellent service, we are interested in receiving your application through NHS jobs www.nhs.jobs.uk
For further information, please contact Amy Baker on 01908 995719 or email amy.baker@mkuh.nhs.uk
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Interview date: 08.05.2025
Main duties of the job
Thekey purpose of the Pharmacy Assistant role in our pharmacy is:
- To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.
- To hold or acquire the required academic standard and technical skills to obtain an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills and to use those skills to deliver a consistently high standard of service.
- To act as a dispenser within our hospital pharmacy service, as required, on a rotational basis and as part of our late, weekend and bank holiday service to the patients of our hospital and other organisations to whom we provide pharmaceutical support.
- To accurately complete the booking in and issuing of stock and individually dispensed items using our computer systems and dispensing robot.
- To assist Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clerical staff undertake a wide variety of tasks throughout the department, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure service efficiency, whilst maintaining high standards of patient-centred care.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the range of examinations undertaken within the Imaging Department so that appropriate support and care can be given.
About us
"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"
"A staggering 93% of colleagues in the Additional Clinical Services Group feel trusted to do their job and always know their responsibilities" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
- To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas.
- Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users.
- Be fully conversant withall aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post-processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.
- Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients.
- To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas.
- Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users.
- Be fully conversant withall aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post-processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries.
- Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English & Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy or other customer focused, caring field
- Experience of working with formal procedures
- Team Work
- JAC Pharmacy Computer System
Skills
Essential
- Good communication & IT skills
- Ability to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
- Methodical and efficient
- Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision
- Safety/security awareness
Desirable
- Customer care skills
- Understanding of stock control
Personal and people development
Essential
- Proactive attitude to ongoing training, development and assessment
- Responsible, Flexible & Professional in behaviour and appearance
- Courteous in manner
- Able to read and write in the English language to a level where drug names and instructions can be accurately received, recorded and given as part of the roles that are included in the rotations within pharmacy and on the wards
Communication
Essential
- Experience of using written and numeric communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English & Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of pharmacy or other customer focused, caring field
- Experience of working with formal procedures
- Team Work
- JAC Pharmacy Computer System
Skills
Essential
- Good communication & IT skills
- Ability to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
- Methodical and efficient
- Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision
- Safety/security awareness
Desirable
- Customer care skills
- Understanding of stock control
Personal and people development
Essential
- Proactive attitude to ongoing training, development and assessment
- Responsible, Flexible & Professional in behaviour and appearance
- Courteous in manner
- Able to read and write in the English language to a level where drug names and instructions can be accurately received, recorded and given as part of the roles that are included in the rotations within pharmacy and on the wards
Communication
Essential
- Experience of using written and numeric communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
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.
