Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a flexible working approach to deliver a high quality patient-focused pharmacy service at Good Hope Hospital. Applications are invited from all dispensing assistants, including those community-based with no previous hospital experience. This is an excellent opportunity to further your pharmacy career and break into the hospital sector.
The successful candidate will work on the acute medicine wards, managing stock levels, dispensing prescriptions, working with ward staff to improve stock holding, contributing to cost saving schemes such as returning unused medication, ensuring medication is supplied safely, accurately and promptly. Full training will be given. The role also involves supporting training and supervision of pre-registration technicians and other staff, participating in late nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The required candidate must have excellent organisational and time management skills, good attention to detail, and be happy working flexibly within a team.
They Will
* Meet the essential criteria of the job specification
* Hold a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (formerly NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant) qualification or equivalent
The Role Involves
* Working on the acute medicine wards, managing stock levels and improving stock holding
* Dispensing prescriptions for in and out-patients
* Contributing to cost saving schemes, such as returning unused medications
* Stock control and checking/assembling items for ward stock
* Topping up the emergency cupboard
* Preparing discharge prescriptions, including blister packs
* Preparing controlled drug orders
* Reception and telephone duties
* Supporting the training and supervision of pre-registration technicians and other support staff
* Participating in late nights, weekends and bank holidays
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows they add value, and feels valued. We develop compassionate, culturally competent leaders and foster a welcoming workplace that thrives on diversity. We also commit to reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.
Job Description
Please note that a specific detailed job description for this vacancy can be found in the attached document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
* NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
or
* Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA)
Experience
Essential
* Post NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
* Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
* Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
* Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
* Knowledge of stock control systems
* Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
* Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
Desirable
* Previous experience within a Hospital Pharmacy setting
* Experience in staff training
* Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system
* Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Melanie Mitchell
melanie.mitchell@uhb.nhs.uk
01214249128
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9016765
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Attachments
JD PS - Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer.pdf – 540KB Opens in a new window
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