University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant
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Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced Pharmacy Assistants with a flexible working approach to deliver a high-quality patient-focused Pharmacy service.
You must be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, working independently and as part of a team. Providing mentoring and training to junior staff, you will provide a leading role within the team. The job is a busy and physically demanding role, and you will be expected to work to deadlines. You will also be involved in maintaining the Pharmacy Service to wards and departments on a rotational basis.
Dispensary, Stores and Distribution Teams
You will be required to work as part of our main dispensary team; delivering a high-quality dispensing service.
Within the Stores area you will ensure the safe and secure receipt and storage of medicines.
Within the Distribution area you will contribute to effective stock management at ward level by working within the topping up and distribution services.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Karishma Chavda - Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services
Email: Karishma.Chavda@uhb.nhs.uk
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
Main duties and tasks:
- To interpret and accurately dispense prescriptions and requests for medication
- To participate in stock supply to wards and departments and re-order as necessary
- To receive goods into the department, unpack, check and put away deliveries against relevant paperwork
- To participate in the induction and training of staff
- See job description for full list
There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours; including weekend working, bank holidays and late nights on a rotational basis.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Be educated to secondary school level and hold GSCE or equivalent (Grade C/4 or above) in Math's and English.
- Hold or working towards a NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (this must include the dispensing module).
Experience and Knowledge
- Post NVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent) developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
- Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
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Skills and Ability
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to keep accurate records
- Works to protocols and procedures
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description
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
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Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
- Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
- Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written and electronically as required
- Demonstrates ability to work to set procedures
- Takes responsibility for own work and actions and contributes to the team success
- Demonstrates I.T and keyboard skills
- Demonstrates ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
- Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
- Demonstrates numeracy skills
- Demonstrates ability to work independently
- Demonstrates ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
- Demonstrates ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. bleeps/pagers
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information
- Able to adapt to change
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
- Good time management
- Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable
- Ability to travel to all UHB sites
- Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
- Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
- Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to guide and train others
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.
For Help With Your Application, Contact:
Karishma Chavda
01214242470
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
304-9017451
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Attachments
- Job Description
- JD PS.pdf – 491KB Opens in a new window
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