Senior Pharmacy Assistant -Aseptic Services - Kent and Medway ICS Only

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy stock controller to support stock management, ordering and stock control within the pharmacy department. The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy hospital setting.

Applicants should understand DBS checks and induction requirements. The Trust values diverse backgrounds and offers opportunities to develop skills while ensuring safe patient care and efficient service

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths.
• Previous experience in stock control and ordering.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer problems as appropriate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good command of the English language and maths.
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (Desirable).

Skills

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

English language & maths

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Pharmacy JAC system

SACT treatment knowledge

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths

Desirable criteria

• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in stock control and ordering

Desirable criteria

• Experience in cleaning an aseptic unit and isolators
• Working knowledge of Pharmacy JAC system
• Working knowledge of SACT's treatment

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer problems as appropriate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good command of the English language and maths

Desirable criteria

• Excellent word processing and IT skills

Company culture and diversity statement

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.