Job Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and adaptable Pharmacy dispenser/assistant to undertake a pharmacy apprenticeship. The role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail, joining our friendly, supportive and welcoming pharmacy team. This role is ideal to start a career in pharmacy or for someone who has experience of working in pharmacy to provide medicines to patients in an efficient, timely and safe manner.
You will undertake an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, which will allow you to progress in a career in pharmacy.
We welcome applications from people working in community pharmacy or other roles detailing with customers/patients. Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
We reserve the right to close the post early if there are sufficient applicants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for receiving medicines from suppliers, assisting with inventory control, supplying medicines to all areas of the trust as stock, dispensing medicines to patients and working in our busy reception area. The post holder will also work with robotic technology and automated medicine cabinets
They will also provide support to the Distribution Team and the Pharmacy Storekeeper, receiving deliveries of medicines and 'topping up' ward stock.
The post holder will also work in the pharmacy aseptics unit, where chemotherapy is prepared for patients.
They will have excellent interpersonal skills, be good at managing their time, be flexible in their approach to work and be an excellent team player.
The post holder will also be expected to take part in the weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Working for our organisation
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Minimum GSCE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable criteria
NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Services
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of handling Pharmaceutical Products
Knowledge of stock control
Skills
Essential criteria
Basic computer skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to detail
Desirable criteria
Previous user of computerised stock control systems
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of reception or other 'front of house' duties
Desirable criteria
Previous Pharmacy experience
Previous warehouse/distribution experience