Job summary Interviews to be held W/C 2nd December 2024. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team at Barnsley hospital to train to become a qualified pharmacy dispensary assistant. We will integrate you into our team and together we will ensure that our patients receive the right medications at the right time, and together we will strive in providing the best possible patient experience. During your 15-month contract full practical in-house training will be provided, you will undertake a BTEC and NVQ level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills, this will provide you with the skills to work as a Pharmacy Assistant, alongside the knowledge you will need to support your pharmacy career. You must be a team player, keen to further your education, and have a good attention to detail as well as the ability to work accurately in a busy environment and be able to communicate clearly with patients and staff. The entrance requirements for the course are to pass the initial assessments in Maths and English or already have Maths and English GCSE A-C or 9-4. Main duties of the job To undertake and obtain a BTEC and NVQ level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills through day release at a higher education centre. To carry out pharmaceutical technical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy department. To provide an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for all patients treated by Barnsley District General Hospital NHS Trust. Working hours: Working hours are from 9-17:00, 30 minutes lunch and one college day a week. Apprentices dont have to contribute to the departmental weekend, bank holiday and late-night service rota. About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12,480 a year Apprentice Salary Contract Apprenticeship Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9163-2814E-11-24 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE 4 or above in Mathematics, English and 2 Sciences Commitment to undertake and complete NVQ 2 training in order to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council requirements within a fixed term contract of 15 months Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe a time when your communication skills made a difference to the situation. Skills and Abilities Essential Literate and numerate Good communication skills verbal and written Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Awareness Essential Understanding of the need for confidentiality Ability to work alone and as a team member Desirable Knowledge of stock control Knowledge of Data Protection Act Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act Knowledge of COSHH Computer literate Working knowledge of pharmacy practices Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE 4 or above in Mathematics, English and 2 Sciences Commitment to undertake and complete NVQ 2 training in order to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council requirements within a fixed term contract of 15 months Values based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe a time when your communication skills made a difference to the situation. Skills and Abilities Essential Literate and numerate Good communication skills verbal and written Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Awareness Essential Understanding of the need for confidentiality Ability to work alone and as a team member Desirable Knowledge of stock control Knowledge of Data Protection Act Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act Knowledge of COSHH Computer literate Working knowledge of pharmacy practices 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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)