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    Pharmacy Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

    Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
    Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Birmingham, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job summary

    Hello, I'm Prit the Chief Pharmacy Tech in Operations.

    The Team at SWBH Pharmacy are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Rotational Pharmacy Assistants to join our friendly team ready for our exciting move to our brand new Midland Metropolitan Hospital which is due to open in October 2024.

    Are you an experienced dispenser in community pharmacy who is ready for the next step in your career and wants to venture into a brand new hospital pharmacy?

    Or are you an experienced dispenser working in a hospital pharmacy and are ready to expand your existing knowledge and rotate into Stores & Distribution, Dispensary and also onto Clinical Ward Services and want to have the opportunity to experience working in a brand new hospital?

    If yes, then look no further and apply today for this amazing opportunity

    We have an extensive training package which will be provided within each rotation to ensure you have the support you need to excel in this very rare and exciting role.

    SWBH have created a great career pathway for ATOs to progress onto bigger and better things within hospital pharmacy.

    You will require an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) for this role.

    For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pritiben Narshi on /3295.

    Main duties of the job

    Main duties of the Rotational Pharmacy Assistant will include:

    Rotating into the following areas of Pharmacy on a rotational basis:

    Dispensary

    Clinical Ward Services

    Stores & Distribution

    You will be working under the direct supervision of Senior Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists throughout all rotations.

    Training will be provided in all rotational areas to ensure you are competent in all aspects of the role.

    There will be a requirement to work across all of our sites on a rotational basis, including the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital.

    About us

    Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

    Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

    We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

  • Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
  • Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
  • Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    This role is a rotational pharmacy assistant position where you will be rotating into 3 main areas of Pharmacy.

    Please refer to the job description for further details on what this role has to offer.

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues.
  • Experience of working within a pharmaceutical team.
  • To be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process.
  • Experience as an assistant or community based dispenser required.

    • Desirable

  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Experience of using an EPMA system

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Level 2 certificate in the Principle and Practice for Pharmacy support staff or equivalent
  • Willing to undertake the L3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians if required

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of dispensing procedures
  • A working knowledge of HASAW and COSHH regulations
  • Up to date knowledge of medicines, legislation including the Medicines Act and Dangerous Drugs Act
  • Legal requirements for dispensing and supplying medicines

    • Desirable

  • Portfolio that reflects personal development

    • Communication/Verbal skills

    Essential

  • Be able to speak and understand English without the risk of misunderstanding
  • Be able to provide patients advice on issues relating to their medicines and pharmaceuticals
  • Able to empathise to patients, carers, visitors and staff

    • Written skills

    Essential

  • Be proficient in reading and writing to GCSE or equivalent standard
  • Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner

    • Other skills

    Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Be able to maintain concentration through frequent interruptions
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