NHS
Job title:
Pharmacy Assistant
Company
NHS
Job description
**Previous applicants need not apply**Pharmacy Assistant37.5 hours per week (Days to be discussed at interview) (Rotational weekend working, late night and bank holidays)PermanentSalary: £24,169 per annum (75% for 12 months if undertaking apprenticeship)Closing Date: 27th April 2025Interview Date: 9th May 2025**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more#JoinTeamEliotFor more information and video about the role of a pharmacy assistant please click the link: Pharmacy assistant | Health CareersMain duties of the job
- This role will involve processing and picking pharmaceutical stock to be issued to the wards/ clinical areas in our ward stock distribution area, visiting wards to conduct a pharmacy top-up service and delivering medication to and from the wards on an ad-hoc basis. You will be using the pharmacy robot and WellSky computer system, whilst maintaining a clean and tidy environment.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent e.g. NPA Dispensary Assistants Course) is required to be eligible for this post
- However training and enrolment onto the apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be considered for the appropriate candidate demonstrating the right skills and enthusiasm to pursue a career in pharmacy.
About usHere at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:Effective Open Communicationexcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden.Date posted11 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,169 a year per annum (75% for 12 months if undertaking apprenticeship)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number230-22533332-CSS-AB-AJob locationsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS TrustCollege StreetNuneatonCV10 7DJJob descriptionJob responsibilities
- To receive and sign for all goods arriving at pharmacy, check them against delivery note and copy order so as to ensure that they are correct (other than controlled drugs which must be presented to a registered pharmacy professional to check and sign receipt). To be able to identify problems with delivery and decide upon appropriate corrective action to resolve the problem in accordance with SOPs.
- To record details of deliveries both manually and in pharmacy computer system so that accurate record and audit trail of correct goods received, batch numbers and expiry dates match delivery documents, any credit notes and any appropriate computer system generated paperwork, thus enabling rapid and accurate batch re-call and audit trail to be carried out by technical and professional staff, in case of product defect or checks by Finance department queries.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attachedHours of Work:
- Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm (with 1 hour lunch)
- Rotational Saturdays & Sundays incl. Bank Holidays 9am to 5pm (with 30 minute lunch)
- Late Night Rota
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
- To receive and sign for all goods arriving at pharmacy, check them against delivery note and copy order so as to ensure that they are correct (other than controlled drugs which must be presented to a registered pharmacy professional to check and sign receipt). To be able to identify problems with delivery and decide upon appropriate corrective action to resolve the problem in accordance with SOPs.
- To record details of deliveries both manually and in pharmacy computer system so that accurate record and audit trail of correct goods received, batch numbers and expiry dates match delivery documents, any credit notes and any appropriate computer system generated paperwork, thus enabling rapid and accurate batch re-call and audit trail to be carried out by technical and professional staff, in case of product defect or checks by Finance department queries.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attachedHours of Work:
- Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm (with 1 hour lunch)
- Rotational Saturdays & Sundays incl. Bank Holidays 9am to 5pm (with 30 minute lunch)
- Late Night Rota
Person SpecificationExperience and KnowledgeEssential
- Similar job experience
Desirable
- Experience in pharmacy
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience in working in a Hospital pharmacy
Qualification(s) and Professional TrainingEssential
- Work towards completion of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- Pharmacy related NVQ 2 modules
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Able to read and comprehend written instructions
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to carry out routine tasks
- Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff
- Recognises own limitations
- Able to communicate effectively verbally
- Able to carry out routine tasks under Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Mature and professional approach
- Well-mannered and friendly
- Flexibility
Person SpecificationExperience and KnowledgeEssential
- Similar job experience
Desirable
- Experience in pharmacy
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience in working in a Hospital pharmacy
Qualification(s) and Professional TrainingEssential
- Work towards completion of NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- Pharmacy related NVQ 2 modules
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Able to read and comprehend written instructions
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to carry out routine tasks
- Able to take instructions from more senior members of staff
- Recognises own limitations
- Able to communicate effectively verbally
- Able to carry out routine tasks under Standard Operating Procedures
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Mature and professional approach
- Well-mannered and friendly
- Flexibility
Expected salary
£24169 per year
Location
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Job date
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:14:20 GMT
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