Overview
Are you looking for a career in Pharmacy that offers excellent development prospects? This post is to start your Pharmacy career as a Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant in a forward-thinking, diverse and inclusive department where we adopt an open, honest culture where all voices are heard and ideas for improvement encouraged. Our department is a fast-paced environment; you will need to react flexibly both as an individual and as part of a team. Within the Patient Services team, you will be instrumental in delivering excellent patient care. This is a progressive post where you will learn new skills within the dispensary and clinical services and will be the beginning of a rewarding career in Pharmacy. All the relevant in-house and nationally recognised training will be provided and progression to Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant on successful completion. Applicants need to have GCSEs in English and Mathematics Grade A*-C (Grade 4-9) and details must be provided in their application plus proof at interview. Applicants who have studied abroad will need to provide a statement of comparability showing comparison between international qualifications and UK education systems within their application. Please see link for further information: Statement of Comparability | UK ENIC.
Responsibilities
* Receipt of prescription and drug requests from patients and staff.
* Selling over the counter medicines to members of the public and staff.
* Handling NHS prescription charge transactions.
* Accurate and timely dispensing of prescriptions, including controlled drugs.
* Generation of labels and booking out of medicines using pharmacy stock control system.
* Final accuracy checking of controlled drug stock requisitions.
* Providing pharmacy services at ward level.
* Replenish the stock of dispensing sundries (bottles, cartons, etc).
* Deal with enquiries from wards, departments, patients and members of the public.
* Receiving requests and handing out of medication to patients and members of staff.
* Delivering of medication to wards and departments.
* Processing the return of medication from the wards and departments to Pharmacy.
* All activity undertaken within NBT Pharmacy is compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01).
Please see job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Details about location and nearby areas are provided to illustrate the region; Bristol and surrounding areas offer a range of lifestyle options.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities and further information: see above.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria: GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A*-C/Grade 4-9. Desirable criteria: Level 2 Buttercups Pharmacy Support Worker - Dispensary units or equivalent.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria: Basic IT competencies, including accurate data entry; good written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria: Ability to work well under pressure, self-motivated, able to work independently as well as part of a team; willingness to be trained and instructed.
Additional information
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication within three weeks of the closing date, please assume the application was unsuccessful. North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. For support/advice under the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme, contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants.
Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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