Job summary The general pharmacy department is looking for recruit a pharmacy assistant to perform general duties which will support the efficient running of the department. We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy assistant to join our highly motivated and focussed teams. To perform a variety of tasks associated with the supply of medicines to our wards. The successful candidate will received the required training for the post. This will be a split role between RCHT and SMH (Hayle) The post holder will work from 8.30 till 5pm four days of the week and 10.30 till 7pm one day of the week Main duties of the job The post holder would be expected to work towards a BTEC level 2 certificate in Principles and Practice for pharmacy support staff. Experience in dealing with the public Good organisational skills Demonstrate high levels of accuracy in all areas of work Able to work with PC's input data and other information The post holder will be required to undertake further education, training and validation before being allowed to undertake the duties required of this post. The post holder will also have to deal with telephone enquiries into the department and will have to use their knowledge and experience to answer the query or pass it on to a relevant member of the pharmacy department. Be able to work in a team or autonomously when working on the wards during top up duties. To participate in GDP training to meet the requirements of the wholesale dealer Licence To undertake all mandatory training as requested by the Trust About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 156-6945684 Job locations RCHT/SMH Treliske Truro TR13LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education including GCSE grade C in Maths and English Desirable NVQ 2 in pharmacy services Experience Essential Experience in customer care environment Desirable Experience in a pharmacy environment Practical and intellectual Essential Experience in customer care environment Good all round communication skills both verbal and written Desirable Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work Good computer and keyboard skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education including GCSE grade C in Maths and English Desirable NVQ 2 in pharmacy services Experience Essential Experience in customer care environment Desirable Experience in a pharmacy environment Practical and intellectual Essential Experience in customer care environment Good all round communication skills both verbal and written Desirable Able to demonstrate good levels of accuracy in all areas of work Good computer and keyboard skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address RCHT/SMH Treliske Truro TR13LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)