Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Support Staff member. Responsibilities include effective communication with the pharmacy team and ward teams, clerical duties, and liaising with procurement. Candidates should have 4 GCSEs or equivalent and Level 2 Pharmacy support qualification. Good communication skills and pharmacy experience are essential. Join this dynamic team to contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs with grades C or higher required.
• Experience of working in pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Pharmacy and Ward Teams.
• Assist with clerical duties, including minute taking.
• Liaise with Procurement Team for outstanding orders.

Skills

Good telephone/communication skills

Experience of working in a team

Knowledge of stock control systems

Computer experience including good keyboard skills

Knowledge of Health & safety

Experience in the use of Pharmacy IT Systems

Education

4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) (Maths and English & science)

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff

Job description

Overview

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Approachable, helpful and communicates effectively in a professional and timely manner with both the Pharmacy Team, Ward Teams and External Customers.
• Communicates within the role remit and refers all situations outside of this to appropriate pharmacist or technician.
• Communicates day to day instructions and information to the Pharmacy Assistant Teams.
• Answers the telephone as per departmental policies and takes messages as required.
• Takes an active role in service meetings, assisting with minute taking and other clerical duties.
• Takes personal responsibility to read minutes/Team Brief/Trust Bulletins and encourages this within the entire team.
• Receives feedback from patients/service users/team members.
• Communicates with people in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times and communicates in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ensures that supply problems are communicated to the relevant departments.
• Completes all relevant documentation accurately adhering to legislation, policies and procedures.
• Constructively manage barriers to effective communication.
• Deals with any complaints and feedback with the outcome in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and complete records consistent with legislation, procedures and policies.
• To liaise with the Procurement Team to chase outstanding orders and to order relevant transport/collections.
• Chairs the weekly team meeting in the absence of the Senior Pharmacy Technicians.
• Carries out Pharmaceutical duties under the direct supervision of an appropriately qualified Pharmacist and/or Technician in all areas of Pharmacy.

Further detail can be found attached Job Description.

*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) (Maths and English & science).
• Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff (Qualification) or equivalent Or A General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited support staff dispensing training course Or working towards either of the above.

Desirable criteria

• Leadership/ Management Certificate

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working in pharmacy
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Good telephone/ communication skills
• Computer experience including good keyboard skills
• Knowledge of Health & safety
• Experience in the use of Pharmacy IT Systems
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and MHRA Guidelines

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using Ascribe and ARX
• Experience in Supervisory Management and Team Leadership

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We’ll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here

To support you in your application process we have created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we have also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.

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Secondments

If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting [e-mail]

Youth

Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they are 18; therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

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If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role. The charges are: Basic £26.40, Standard £26.40, Enhanced £54.40. If you are successful but later withdraw your application you may need to reimburse the cost. DBS checks remain free for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.

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Applicant requirements

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 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 504.3KB)
• Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
• What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)