Job summary The Team at SWB Pharmacy are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Rotational Pharmacy Assistants to join our friendly team to rotate working in the brand new, state of the art Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which is now open, our new Sheldon Block Pharmacy which is due to open later this year and also Sandwell Health Campus Pharmacy. Are you an experienced dispenser in community pharmacy who is ready for the next step in your career & wants to venture into a brand new hospital pharmacy? Or are you an experienced dispenser working in a hospital pharmacy and are ready to expand your existing knowledge and rotate into Stores & Distribution, Dispensary and also onto Clinical Ward Services? If yes, then look no further and apply today for this amazing opportunity We have an extensive training package which will be provided within each rotation to ensure you have the support you need to excel in this very rare and exciting role. SWB have created a great career pathway for ATOs to progress onto bigger and better things within hospital pharmacy. Main duties of the job Main duties of the Rotational Pharmacy Assistant will include: Rotating into the following areas of Pharmacy on a rotational basis: - Dispensary - Clinical Ward Services - Stores & Distribution You will be working under the direct supervision of Senior Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists throughout all rotations. Training will be provided in all rotational areas to ensure you are competent in all aspects of the role. There will be a requirement to work across all of our sites on a rotational basis, including the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. You will require an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) for this role. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which is now open and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three newly emerging strategic objectives: Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata/per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 381-CO-6981082 Job locations SWBH NHS Trust Hallam Street, West Bromwich Birmingham B71 4HJ Job description Job responsibilities This role is a rotational pharmacy assistant position where you will be rotating into 3 main areas of Pharmacy. Please refer to the job description for further details on what this role has to offer. For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pritiben Narshi or Helen Whiles on 0121 507 5250/3295 or 07811425269. Or email: pritiben.narshi2nhs.net or helen.whilesnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities This role is a rotational pharmacy assistant position where you will be rotating into 3 main areas of Pharmacy. Please refer to the job description for further details on what this role has to offer. For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Pritiben Narshi or Helen Whiles on 0121 507 5250/3295 or 07811425269. Or email: pritiben.narshi2nhs.net or helen.whilesnhs.net Person Specification Experience Essential Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues. Experience of working within a pharmaceutical team. To be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process. Experience as an assistant or community based dispenser required. Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Experience of using an EPMA system Qualifications Essential Level 2 certificate in the Principle and Practice for Pharmacy support staff or equivalent Willing to undertake the L3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians if required Written skills Essential Be proficient in reading and writing to GCSE or equivalent standard Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner Other skills Essential Basic IT skills Be able to maintain concentration through frequent interruptions Person Specification Experience Essential Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their safety issues. Experience of working within a pharmaceutical team. To be able to handle safely and competently pharmaceutical equipment and medicines used in the dispensing process. Experience as an assistant or community based dispenser required. Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Experience of using an EPMA system Qualifications Essential Level 2 certificate in the Principle and Practice for Pharmacy support staff or equivalent Willing to undertake the L3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians if required Written skills Essential Be proficient in reading and writing to GCSE or equivalent standard Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and logical manner Other skills Essential Basic IT skills Be able to maintain concentration through frequent interruptions 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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWBH NHS Trust Hallam Street, West Bromwich Birmingham B71 4HJ Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)