Department: Pharmacy Band 2: £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part-time Hours: 37.5 per week shift pattern, Sunday & Bank Holiday roster It is an exciting time to join the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are continually growing in size and influence and have recently built a new Aseptic Unit and refurbished our main pharmacy department including the installation of a state of the art dispensing robot. We are a department of over 90 staff providing pharmacy services through team-working and prioritising the needs of those we serve, so evidence of customer service skills would be an advantage. Our Pharmacy Assistants provide dispensing services in the hospital pharmacy and work in the pharmacy stores, on the wards (top up of stock) and our aseptic production unit on a rotational basis as required by the service. This will broaden your skills and helps us to ensure we have a service that can meet all the demands that are placed on it. If you think that you can fill this role, and help yourself and our pharmacy to deliver excellent service, we are interested in receiving your application through NHS jobs www.nhs.jobs.uk For further information, please contact Neil Trew-Smith on 01908 995719 or email neil.trew-smithmkuh.nhs.uk Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date: 7th November 2024 To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff. To hold or acquire the required academic standard and technical skills to obtain an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skill To act as a dispenser within our hospital pharmacy service, as required, on a rotational basis and as part of our weekend, end of day and bank holiday service to the patients of our hospital and other organisations to whom we provide pharmaceutical support 'This staff group stated that MKUH's top priority is the care of patients and service users.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023). Benefits You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free tea and coffee Great flexible working opportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Neil Trew-Smith Job title: Pharmacy Technician Section Manager Email address: neil.trew-smithmkuh.nhs.uk