Overview
The Team at SWB 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 and also Sandwell Health Campus Pharmacy.
Band 3 - Rotational Pharmacy Assistant: If you possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services/equivalent and have successfully been offered this position after interview, you will enter this role at Band 3 as a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant. This position will be suited to experienced Dispensers from community pharmacy who want to take the next step into their career or any Pharmacy Assistants from a hospital pharmacy background.
Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant (ATO) to Band 3 Rotational Pharmacy Assistant development opportunity: For those applicants who do not possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services and are successful in the interview, you will be offered a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant position which will be based in our Stores and Distribution areas within Pharmacy. In order for you to progress onto a Band 3 Rotational Pharmacy Assistant position, you will be required to successfully complete our in house Stores and Distribution Training pack (full training will be provided) and we will support you in obtaining an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services.
Responsibilities
* Band 3 Rotational Pharmacy Assistant responsibilities (if you have an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services/equivalent): Rotating into the following areas of Pharmacy on a rotational basis: Dispensary; Clinical Ward Services; Stores & Distribution.
* Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant – Stores & Distribution responsibilities (if you do not possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services):
* 1. Be based in the Pharmacy Stores & Distribution areas.
* 2. Receipting and booking in of Pharmacy deliveries.
* 3. To ensure all pharmacy goods are stored safely in the correct location in line with stock control principles.
* 4. To load appropriate stock into the pharmacy robot and assist with troubleshooting basic errors where applicable after completion of appropriate training.
* 5. To maintain the cold chain of any refrigerated/freezer items and report any breaches of the cold chain to a senior member of the stores team to be investigated.
* 6. To maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure all equipment is maintained and used in the correct manner following Health and Safety regulations.
* 7. Top up medications in the Automated Drug Cabinets on the wards.
* 8. Picking and processing medication requests for hospital ward/clinic areas.
Notes on role and training
* Note: this role is not a dispensary based role and does not involve dispensing. 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.
Multi-site working and Trusts
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond". To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which: Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a "hot and cold" arrangement; Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation; Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites.
Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs. As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact programme.
About SWB
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
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