Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant

  • Contract
  • Salford
  • Posted 2 hours ago

NHS

Job title:

Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

Due to a change in service provision an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department Meadowbrook cluster for three Rotational fulltime Dispensing Pharmacy Assistants, to work alongside the pharmacy team supporting the dispensary and wards across multiple sites which include Meadowbrook, Laurette house and Moorside unit. Duties to include dispensing of medication, the supply of stocks to wards and clinics, audits , receipt of goods in and general housekeeping.You should have a good standard of Maths and English and be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. (Dispensing modules as a minimum)it is advisable to apply as soon as possible as the post may close early if sufficient applications are received.Main duties of the jobVisiting wards for stock supplies and in patient top ups (including secure units)Dispensing of medication including supplies for clozapine clinicsAnswering the phone/hatchStock rotation and date checkingPreparing for scheduled delivery runsReceipting and putting away daily ordersDrug returnsauditsGeneral housekeepingAbout usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than160 locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service usersDate posted28 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-6630091Job locationsmeadowbrook unitSTOTT LANEsalfordM6 8HGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person SpecificationessentialEssential

  • nvq level 2 in pharmacy services (dispensing)
  • 3 GCSE including maths and english

level two requirmentsEssential

  • currently working in a pharmacy dispensing enviroment

Desirable

  • experience in a hospital pharmacy

level 3Essential

  • good level of understanding of computer packages and adequate keyboard skills

Desirable

  • use of Ascribe pharmacy package
  • expereince of clozapine

Person SpecificationessentialEssential

  • nvq level 2 in pharmacy services (dispensing)
  • 3 GCSE including maths and english

level two requirmentsEssential

  • currently working in a pharmacy dispensing enviroment

Desirable

  • experience in a hospital pharmacy

level 3Essential

  • good level of understanding of computer packages and adequate keyboard skills

Desirable

  • use of Ascribe pharmacy package
  • expereince of clozapine

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Salford

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:44:08 GMT

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