Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2/3 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Including weekend working, part of a 7 day working week and bank holidays on a rotational basis) Job ref 381-CO-7126043
Employer Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site SWB NHS Trust Town West Bromwich Salary £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata/per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/07/2025 23:59
Rotational Pharmacy Assistant (Developmental role: Band 2/3)
NHS AfC: Band 2/3
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job 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 which is due to open later this year 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 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.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the Band 3 Rotational Pharmacy Assistant role (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
Main duties of the Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant - Stores & Distribution role (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.
**Note: this role is not a dispensary based role and does not involve dispensing.**
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification attached for full details on what each role entails.
Band 3:
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services/equivalent - for Band 3
* Working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services/equivalent - for Band 3
* Be proficient in reading and writing to GCSE or equivalent standard
* Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner
Experience
* Experience as an assistant or community based dispenser required - for Band 3
* To be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process.
* Experience of working within a pharmaceutical team.
* Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues.
Knowledge
* A working knowledge of HASAW and COSHH regulations
* Legal requirements for dispensing and supplying medicines - for Band 3
* Portfolio that reflects personal development
* 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
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Pritiben Narshi Job title Chief Pharmacy - Operations Email address pritiben.narshi2@nhs.net Telephone number 07811425269 Additional information
To arrange an informal visit or chat please contact: Pritiben Narshi on 07811425269 or email: pritiben.narshi2@nhs.net
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