Main area: Mental Health
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5, weekends and bank holidays on a rota)
Job ref: 437-6630091
Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Meadowbrook Unit
Town: Salford
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/11/2024 23:59
Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
Due to a change in service provision, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department Meadowbrook cluster for three Rotational fulltime Dispensing Pharmacy Assistants. You will work alongside the pharmacy team supporting the dispensary and wards across multiple sites which include Meadowbrook, Laurette House, and Moorside Unit. Duties include dispensing medication, supplying stocks to wards and clinics, conducting audits, receiving goods, and general housekeeping.
You should have a good standard of Maths and English and be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (Dispensing modules as a minimum).
It is advisable to apply as soon as possible as the post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
1. Visiting wards for stock supplies and inpatient top-ups (including secure units)
2. Dispensing of medication including supplies for clozapine clinics
3. Answering the phone/hatch
4. Stock rotation and date checking
5. Preparing for scheduled delivery runs
6. Receipting and putting away daily orders
7. Drug returns
8. Conducting audits
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England, and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (Dispensing)
* 3 GCSEs including Maths and English
* Currently working in a pharmacy dispensing environment
* Experience in a hospital pharmacy
Level 3
* Good level of understanding of computer packages and adequate keyboard skills
* Use of Ascribe pharmacy package
* Experience of clozapine
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For further information on the checks required, please visit the NHS Employers website.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We aspire to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, including BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.
If you are offered a role with us and require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties, and as such, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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