Pharmacy Assistant - Rotational

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking motivated pharmacy assistants to join their dedicated team at a prominent hospital in Brighton. This role offers the chance to engage in a variety of pharmacy duties, including dispensing medications and supporting patients directly. With a commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to progress your career, including potential advancement to a Band 3 position. Embrace the chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to putting patients first and improving lives across Sussex. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Support for career progression

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Experience working within a hospital pharmacy is required.
• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science subjects are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medicines and providing reception duties in the dispensary.
• Working in receipt and distribution, checking expiry dates and delivering medicines.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs at grade A* - C

GCSE O'Level Science at grade C or above

GCSE O'Level Mathematics at grade C or above

GCSE O'Level English at grade C or above

Job description

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Main area: Pharmacy Grade: Band 2 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours available)

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Job ref: 279-6970120-FEB25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital

Town: Brighton

Salary: £23,615 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

Job overview

Pharmacy Assistant Rotational – Band 2 (with Band 3 progression)

We have created a new post and are excited to invite applications from enthusiastic, motivated, and adaptable pharmacy assistants with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly, dedicated pharmacy team. We will support you to progress your career and learn new skills.

Main duties of the job

We require rotational pharmacy assistants to work in our busy dispensary providing a range of dispensing duties for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post holder will also work within the receipt and distribution team on a rotational basis.

The post holders will also be offered the opportunity to undertake ward-based training. This will provide you with the skills to work alongside the pharmacy team at ward level within the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Your role will include checking Patient's Own Drugs and Transcribing medications for supply.

Upon successful completion of ward-based training and a portfolio of evidence, you may be eligible to progress into a band 3 position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties within the dispensary include:
• Labelling and dispensing of medicines including blister packs
• Reception duties

Duties within receipt and distribution include:
• Receipt and storage of medicines including expiry date checks
• Replenishment of ward stock
• Delivering medicines to wards when needed

Person specification

• 5 GCSE at grade A* - C (including Maths, English Language & two Science subjects)
• GCSE O'Level Science at grade C or above
• Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy
• GCSE O'Level Mathematics at grade C or above
• GCSE O'Level English at grade C or above

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Skills

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Contact Information:

Name: Alex Barber
Job title: Deputy operational lead pharmacy technician
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01273 696955