Job Summary
To work under the supervision of a pharmacy technician to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe and efficient dispensary service.
Main duties of the job
You will need good communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner. You must be able to work accurately and quickly under pressure and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient-focused service.
Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. If you do not already hold an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification, you will be required to study for and gain this qualification. If you already hold a level 4 qualification, you may be required to self-fund this qualification.
There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including late nights, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE Maths and English Language or equivalent
Desirable
* NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
* Good verbal and written communication, including by telephone
* Numerical accuracy
* Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
Desirable
* Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
* A knowledge of stock control systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
* Co-operates and gets on well with others
* Steady and dependable but willing to accept change readily
* Trustworthy with strong sense of responsibility
* Willingness to follow instructions
* Good timekeeper
Desirable
* Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr