Job summary Pharmacy Assistant Rotational - Band 2 (with Band 3 progression) We have created a new post and are excited to invite applications from enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable pharmacy assistants with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly, dedicated pharmacy team. We will support you to progress your career and learn new skills. Main duties of the job We require rotational pharmacy assistants to work in our busy dispensary providing a range of dispensing duties for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post holder will also work within the receipt and distribution team on a rotational basis. The post holders will also be offered the opportunity to undertake ward based training. This will provide you with the skills to work alongside the pharmacy team at ward level within the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Your role will include checking Patient's Own Drugs and Transcribing medications for supply. Upon successful completion of ward based training and a portfolio of evidence you may be eligible to progress into a band 3 position. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 279-6970120-FEB25 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Duties within the dispensary include: Labelling and dispensing of medicines including blister packs Reception duties Duties within receipt and distribution include: Receipt and storage of medicines including expiry date checks Replenishment of ward stock Delivering medicines to wards when needed Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Duties within the dispensary include: Labelling and dispensing of medicines including blister packs Reception duties Duties within receipt and distribution include: Receipt and storage of medicines including expiry date checks Replenishment of ward stock Delivering medicines to wards when needed Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Essential Essential 5 GCSE at grade A - C (including Maths, English Language & two Science subjects) Desirable GCSE O'Level Science at grade C or above Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy GCSE O'Level Mathematics at grade C or above GCSE O'Level English at grade C or above Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Skills Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Essential Essential 5 GCSE at grade A - C (including Maths, English Language & two Science subjects) Desirable GCSE O'Level Science at grade C or above Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy GCSE O'Level Mathematics at grade C or above GCSE O'Level English at grade C or above Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Skills Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)