Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and personable senior pharmacy assistant to join our pharmacy team. We are based at Prospect Park Hospital in Tilehurst, Reading and you will work with a team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and our Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists. Pharmacy opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You should have experience of working in a pharmacy environment and completed your BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or be willing to undertake and complete this award whilst in post. You will assist in procuring the supply of medicines for our patients / service users and complete essential tasks in stock management and distribution services for ensuring the supply of medicines reaches all the wards and departments for our services across Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust You will have excellent communication skills, be personable, approachable and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job Completing ward stock top-ups for BHFT wards and departments throughout Berkshire Procuring medicines, medical gases and nonmedicinal supplies from suppliers and wholesalers and associated booking in and storage of medicines Completing pharmacy financial processes Ordering and supplying FP10HPs to prescribers within BHFT. Problem solving Distribution of medicines throughout Berkshire About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CS239 Job locations Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital Honey End Lane Reading RG30 4EJ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Four GCSEs grade A-C (9-4) including English language and maths. organisational skills and attention to detail be able to work in a team environment. A desire to work for the NHS to benefit our patients. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call the recruiting manager: Jennifer Newport on 0118 960 5078 or email jennifer.newportberkshire.nhs.uk. wholl be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the role. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Four GCSEs grade A-C (9-4) including English language and maths. organisational skills and attention to detail be able to work in a team environment. A desire to work for the NHS to benefit our patients. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call the recruiting manager: Jennifer Newport on 0118 960 5078 or email jennifer.newportberkshire.nhs.uk. wholl be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the role. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Good standard of education reflected by 4 GCSE's grade A - C or 9-4 including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualifications Desirable BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff Previous Experience Essential Experience of working in a team environment Desirable Hospital pharmacy Experience of working in mental health Experience of invoicing systems Understanding of NHS Finance Use of EMIS as the pharmacy computer software Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate information to senior managers, staff and external agencies in an open participative style Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to multiple sites Willingness to work across all sites Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Good standard of education reflected by 4 GCSE's grade A - C or 9-4 including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualifications Desirable BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff Previous Experience Essential Experience of working in a team environment Desirable Hospital pharmacy Experience of working in mental health Experience of invoicing systems Understanding of NHS Finance Use of EMIS as the pharmacy computer software Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate information to senior managers, staff and external agencies in an open participative style Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to multiple sites Willingness to work across all sites 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital Honey End Lane Reading RG30 4EJ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)