Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in Cottingham is looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in Aseptic Services. Candidates must hold NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services and have previous pharmacy experience. Key responsibilities include assisting in aseptic environments and ensuring effective communication within a healthcare team. The role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Applicants will undergo a criminal conviction check as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Completion of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential before progressing to band 3.
• Ability to undertake manual lifting, including delivery services.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy environment required.

Responsibilities

• Access to vulnerable people in the course of normal duties.
• Undertake further training as necessary.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Methodical with attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Four GCSE's including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade C or above

Job description

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Must be completed before progressing to band 3
• Will undertake additional training as required for post

Desirable criteria

• Four GCSE's including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade c or above IT proficient

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to work without direct supervision. Previous experience of a pharmacy environment
• Ability to undertake manual lifting including delivery services

Desirable criteria

• Holds a current driving licence and willing to undertake trust driving assessment to help with delivery service
• Previous experience in a pharmacy environment
• Previous experience in an aseptic manufacturing unit

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills and able to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Methodical good attention to detail, good organisational skills

Desirable criteria

• Able to work in an Aseptic environment
• Willingness to undertake further training

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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic services (PDF, 424.4KB)