Trainee or Qualified Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual interested in developing skills within hospital pharmacy services. You will gain experience in the pharmacy dispensary and clinical service whilst working towards a Level 2 qualification in pharmacy. Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Applications are also welcomed from candidates that already hold a recognised Level 2 qualification in pharmacy. These applicants, if successful at interview will be appointed at a band 3.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You must be able to adapt to changing demands and be committed to providing a high quality patient focused service.

Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Please note: Interview will take place on 14th February 2025.

Main duties of the job

The role of the successful candidate will include:

• Dispensing discharge, inpatient, specialist outpatient and outside unit prescription requests.
• Dispensing discharge and stock controlled drug prescription requests.
• Checking patients own medicines on admission and ordering patient specific medicines under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
• Supporting to facilitate the discharge process.
• Ensuring the pharmacy waste and medication returns are dealt with appropriately and disposed of or returned according to Trust waste guidelines and departmental procedures.
• Providing a reception service for outpatients and supporting the timely organisation of the dispensary workload.
• Providing delivery support where applicable.
• Ordering and maintaining stock as part of an allocated weekly ward top-up.
• Participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.