Job summary An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacy assistant to join the Pharmacy Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance teams based at York Hospital. The Clinical Governance team aims to ensure the safe and effective management of medicines throughout the Trust by monitoring practice in medicines management to ensure that policies and procedures are implemented effectively. They also produce and deliver education and training that promotes compliance with medicines management processes throughout the Trust and improves patient safety. The Quality Assurance Team ensures that the quality of pharmacy services is effectively monitored and continually improves. As a member of this team, you will help implement and maintain all aspects of the pharmacy quality management system including document management. You will monitor, test and maintain assets, such as the Trust fridge temperature monitoringand delivery systems. We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is the ideal career development prospect. You will need to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be well organised and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the management of the quality management system within the department and ensure compliance with national legislation and medicines management standards both within the pharmacy department and the wider organisation. Tasks include: Assist with the daily maintenance of the Quality Management System, including document control and asset monitoring. Assisting with temperature monitoring within the pharmacy department and wider organisation Report product defects Assist in the management of controlled prescription stationery Assist with the management of controlled drugs within both the department and wider organisation Assist with the management of medicine cupboard keys within both the department and wider organisation Internal audits and implement actions Recent experience of working as a senior pharmacy assistant within a hospital environment would be beneficial but not essential as training will be given. All candidates should be positive about the extended role of pharmacy assistants and keen to develop themselves, their role and work of the team. You will be based in the pharmacy department in York Hospital but may be required to work at other Trust sites on occasion. Core service hours are Monday to Friday 08:45 - 17:15. You will contribute to the weekend rota (1 in 8 weekends) and bank holiday rota (1 per year). You will have a regular dispensary slot once a week where you will dispense. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 27 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 419-270125-CGP-PY Job locations York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Education Essential QCF level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services - to include units relevant to post. You must have proof of qualifications. Experience Essential Ability to work to protocols, procedures and SOPs and suggest changes where necessary. Competency training and experience in a specialist area of pharmacy service such as aseptics, stock management, or dispensing. If not already acquired, this must be gained within one year of taking up post Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Skills Essential Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post. Aptitude Essential Appropriate attention to detail. Effective use of initiative. Ability to work in a team environment and alone. Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff. Flexible to changing work routines and demands. Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints. Ability to handle moderate loads. Good communication & interpersonal skills. Ability to plan & prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands. Values Essential Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kind, Open, Pursue Excellence Person Specification Education Essential QCF level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services - to include units relevant to post. You must have proof of qualifications. Experience Essential Ability to work to protocols, procedures and SOPs and suggest changes where necessary. Competency training and experience in a specialist area of pharmacy service such as aseptics, stock management, or dispensing. If not already acquired, this must be gained within one year of taking up post Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Skills Essential Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post. Aptitude Essential Appropriate attention to detail. Effective use of initiative. Ability to work in a team environment and alone. Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff. Flexible to changing work routines and demands. Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints. Ability to handle moderate loads. Good communication & interpersonal skills. Ability to plan & prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands. Values Essential Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kind, Open, Pursue Excellence 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)