Senior Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Bromsgrove is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a full-time position to cover maternity leave. The role involves leading tasks in medicines procurement, pharmacy IT system administration, and stock delivery. Applicants should have experience in hospital or community pharmacies and relevant educational qualifications. The position offers a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata and various employee benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy.
• Previous experience of stock control work.
• Previous experience in a customer or patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks related to medicines procurement, pharmacy IT system administration, dispensing or stock delivery.
• Work independently and supervise designated staff.

Skills

Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy

Experience in stock control

Experience in customer or patient care setting

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, Science and English Language

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our department for a qualified Pharmacy Assistant to join our team, to cover maternity leave (12 months). The role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service, which delivers pharmaceutical care to community hospitals, mental health inpatient wards, mental health community teams and specialised clinical services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You will work with a diverse range of staff and patients, so must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care. Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future. 1.0 FTE is available, however we are advertising separately for band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant and band 4 Pharmacy technician as we are open to receive applications for both. Banding will be determined by the successful applicant.

This is full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.

Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. In addition to meet Home Office salary threshold you must have the significant experience to be offered top of the pay band AND work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week.

This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.

Responsibilities

As a senior pharmacy assistant, you will lead tasks relating to either medicines procurement, pharmacy IT system administration, dispensing or stock delivery to wards. This will involve regular travel across the Trust to visit clinical areas as part of our stock top up service.

You will be required to work independently and as part of a team and to supervise/ line manage designated members of staff.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy.
• Previous experience of stock control work.
• Previous experience in a customer or patient care setting.

Additional Criteria

• You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in Maths, Science and English Language (all 3 are required).
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Benefits

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

Information

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata for part time

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9798-1877-B3

Job location: Princess Of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BB

Company: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Contact

For more information please visit https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers