Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

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NHS .We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy team at Barts Health NHS Trust (Royal London Hospital). The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full training will be provided, working towards gaining a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff (Apprenticeship) by the end of the 15-month programme. The Level 2 qualifications are run by our allocated provider - Capital City College (WKC). You must be a team player, demonstrate reliability and be able to communicate well. You must also have a keen interest in developing a career in hospital pharmacy. Duties/Areas of this post include: Dispensary, Stores and Distribution, Medicines Management, Technical services. Once qualified there will be opportunities to work towards becoming a Senior Pharmacy Assistant or go on to become a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (ensuring that the relevant criteria are met).

Main dutiesAs a trainee pharmacy assistant, you will be in training to learn aspects relating to the role of a pharmacy assistant.

Assisting in the supply and dispensing of prescribed items.

Receive and put away stock including dispensary consumables.

Carry out a pharmacy top-up service to the wards.

Support the medicines management team to deliver a patient-focused service at ward level.

Rotate to gain experience in pharmacy manufacturing.

Work towards gaining level 2 Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff and complete the training program within the set deadline.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are committed to improving services for patients and fostering an inclusive, high-performing working environment guided by WeCare values.

DetailsBand: Band 2

Salary: £30,074 per year (Agenda for Change)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 15 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Reference: 259-7394490RLH-A

Person specificationExperienceEssential: Experience of working in a team

Essential: Experience of working in a customer care environment

Desirable: Understanding of relevant legislation

Desirable: Experience of working in a hospital environment

SkillsEssential: IT skills

Essential: Able to plan own work

Essential: Able to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff

Essential: Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines

Essential: Attention to detail and accuracy

Essential: Able to follow policies and procedures

Essential: Numeracy skills – able to perform simple calculations

Essential: Time management skills

Essential: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Desirable: Able to use Excel and Word proficiently

Desirable: Manual handling skills

KnowledgeEssential: Understand customer care issues

Desirable: Understand issues involved in stock control

Desirable: Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs

Desirable: Understand the importance of quality issues

Desirable: Dispensing and interpreting prescriptions

QualificationsEssential: GCSE grades A-C or 4-9, English Language, Maths, Double Science

Other informationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS submission.

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