Logistics Pharmacy Assistant

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant to join their Pharmacy team in Doncaster. Responsibilities include supplying medicines to various wards, assisting with the pharmacy robot, and performing storekeeping duties. Candidates should have GCSE qualifications and some basic keyboard skills, while pharmacy experience is preferred but not required. The position offers a structured working pattern and various benefits like NHS pension and discounts.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• GCSE certificates must be provided at interview.
• Manual handling and pallet truck use require physical fitness.
• Pharmacy experience is desirable, training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supply stock medicines to wards and departments.
• Release orders from the automated Pharmacy robot and assist in loading.
• Wholesale supply of medicines to customers.

Skills

Basic keyboard skills

Education

GCSE Maths, English Language and Science grade A-C or equivalent

BTEC Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant to join our team within the Logistics section of Pharmacy. The post will be mainly based at our Pharmacy Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but there may also be a requirement to work at the Pharmacy Department on the Bassetlaw Hospital site. Both departments are fully automated.

Responsibilities

• Supply stock medicines to the wards and departments at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital; topping up stock medicines at ward/department level.
• Release orders from the automated Pharmacy robot and assist in loading the robot; deliver medicines to wards.
• Wholesale supply of medicines to customers including the Outpatient Pharmacy based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
• Storekeeping duties: receive goods from pharmaceutical wholesalers and suppliers, perform checks and enter them onto the Pharmacy computer system ready for use.
• Participation in the Bank Holiday rota; cross-site cover for Bassetlaw Pharmacy.

Requirements/Qualifications

• GCSE Maths, English Language and Science grade A-C or equivalent (certificates to be provided at interview).
• Basic keyboard skills.
• The post involves manual handling and the use of a pallet truck; you will need to be physically fit.
• Pharmacy experience is desirable but training will be provided. Candidates with BTEC Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent are eligible to apply; certificates must be provided prior to interview. They must also meet GCSE requirements. International candidates must hold a Statement of Comparability and provide prior to interview.

Additional information

We reserve the right to close the advert early should there be a high number of applicants. The Trust is committed to the Equality Act 2010 and encourages applications from all sections of the community. All employment with the Trust is subject to NHS employment checks (identity, eligibility to work in the UK, references, qualifications, professional registration if required, disclosure and barring service, and occupational health where required). A DBS check will be charged to the successful applicant in two installments on commencement.

Working pattern

7.5 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with 1 hour unpaid break per day. Bank Holiday working on a rota basis (full 7.5 hours).

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice options
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers