Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary - 30 hpw

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 09.09.26

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 10.09.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.09.26

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a pharmacy assistant to provide a high quality service to patients, Healthcare Professionals, other service users and Pharmacy staff to support the service the Pharmacy department provides trust wide.

Attention to detail is essential, as is an ability to work well with other members of the Pharmacy team. Good communication skills and a willingness to learn is important and the post would be ideal for someone who is looking to start a career in Hospital Pharmacy.

A good standard of education (to GCSE level) would be advantageous.

Candidates should ideally possess NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service skills or a recognised equivalent qualification, but training can be given if necessary.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include receiving inpatient prescriptions, answering the phone and dispensary hatch, processing returned medicines, maintaining good stock levels in the dispensary, delivering medicines and other general house-keeping duties.

Please note this role will involve heavy lifting and it is essential that you work in accordance with SOPs, Health and Safety and adhere to the Trust waste management policy at all times, ensuring the working environment is kept clean and tidy.

Please note this post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

About us

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned Teaching Hospital Trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar role

Skills

Essential

• Numeracy skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Car driver with current valid clean driving licence & no pending driving convictions (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

Desirable

• Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to study and be assessed for NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Desirable

• Minimum of GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above or new GCSEs grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent)

other

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
• Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience

Person Specification
Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar role

Skills

Essential

• Numeracy skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Car driver with current valid clean driving licence & no pending driving convictions (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

Desirable

• Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be prepared to study and be assessed for NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Desirable

• Minimum of GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above or new GCSEs grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent)

other

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
• Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

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