Trainee Pharmacy Production Assistant

Job overview

Do you want to train in a CQC rated 'outstanding' Trust?

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UK statistics show that in 2020, there were 2.3 million living with cancer. By 2040, the predicted number is expected to reach 5.3 million.

We are looking for candidates to join our existing team of Pharmacy Production Assistants in the Pharmacy Production Unit at Wansbeck General Hospital. (see attached document for images inside Production Unit)

We are looking to appoint a Band 2 Trainee Pharmacy Production Assistant, where you will be supported to undertake an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake your qualification whilst underpinning that knowledge in a highly experienced team.

This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies (including successful completion of an NVQ level 2) you may move onto the next pay band  (Band 3) without the need for an application for a post at a higher level.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Wansbeck General Hospital Pharmacy Production Unit, but the post holders may be required to work at other sites within the Trust.

Weekend cover will be based at North Tyneside General Hospital to support the 7-day clinical service to the Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

Opportunities for further development are available within our forward-thinking service.

Previous experience in a similar post would be desirable but it is not essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To contribute to the delivery of an excellent pharmacy technical service. Undertaking activities within the Pharmacy Production Unit which contribute to the efficient, effective and safe delivery of chemotherapy and ready-to-administer antibiotics to our patients.

Essential criteria includes:

• Good standards of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE grade Cor above in English Language and Mathematics.
• Must obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within 12 months of enrolment