Job summary Furness General Hospital Pharmacy department is seeking two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to become part of our team. You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis and although Pharmacy experience is not essential for this post, you must be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services. Hours of work are Wed to Friday 13:00 to 18:00 with participation in rotational weekend and bank holiday rota. Main duties of the job The main duties of the role involve working in a busy Pharmacy department ensuring a safe and effective service is provided. Main duties of this role will be the safe and efficient delivery of medication to the wards/departments whilst adhering to legislation, national and local standards and procedures in all tasks performed. Other duties may include other ATO duties such as pack downs/over labelling, replenishing emergency drug boxes, expiry date checking and reception duties, maintain stock and consumable levels ensuring stock rotation within designated areas in accordance with procedures, to perform general tidying and non-domestic cleaning duties in the department as needed, ensuring the safe disposal of waste. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 331-B10600924-A Job locations Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Good basic education to GCSE level or equivalent - Including numeracy & literacy Willing to work towards NVQ 2 and BTEC - Pharmacy services Desirable Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Experience Desirable Experience in hospital or community pharmacy Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Good communication skills, written / oral Basic computer experience / keyboard skills Attention to detail Accuracy Ability to work under pressure Personal Qualities Essential Team player Ability to work alone Reliable, Honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the trusts 7 day working policy Ability to travel as required Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Good basic education to GCSE level or equivalent - Including numeracy & literacy Willing to work towards NVQ 2 and BTEC - Pharmacy services Desirable Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Experience Desirable Experience in hospital or community pharmacy Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Good communication skills, written / oral Basic computer experience / keyboard skills Attention to detail Accuracy Ability to work under pressure Personal Qualities Essential Team player Ability to work alone Reliable, Honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the trusts 7 day working policy Ability to travel as required 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)