Job summary 'This is an entry level position that can lead to an exciting career in an area of Pharmacy that is unique. I began my career journey as a Pharmacy Services Assistant, through hard work, dedication and grasping all the opportunities available, I am now the Chief Technician at one of the busiest Aseptic units in the country. If a career pathway like this appeals to you, then please apply. It could be the best career decision you ever make, it definitely was for me.' (Darren Richardson, Chief Technician) We want to develop our staff and help them progress; this position is the start of an exciting career in preparative services. So, if you are ambitious, enthusiastic, reliable, and conscientious. Then this is the opportunity for you. It is a requirement of the role to complete a 15-month training program undertaking a GPhC accredited level 2 qualification. Training will be provided and study time will be allocated to complete the qualification. This is initially a 15-month fixed term contract and will be made permanent on completion of the qualification, training and if all other requirements are met. Applicants must be able to meet the requirement for basic skills Maths and English Level 1 or equivalent. Expected Shortlisting Date 02/04/2025 Planned Interview Date 16/04/2025 Main duties of the job You will be working across site, at each of our Aseptic Units (LGI and SJUH). You will be working with several different professions, performing a variety of different tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines. Overview of the role: Distribution of Pharmaceuticals to wards and departments Receipt of Pharmaceuticals from external wholesalers and manufactures Sanitisation and preparation of the aseptic unit Assembly of products within the aseptic unit Stock Control Obtaining signatures and maintaining accurate documentation for receipt of aseptic products. About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training. Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients. MMPS is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff - https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0. Our vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-MMP-364 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities Train to be a Pharmacy Services Assistant over a 12-15 month period. undertaking a GPhC accredited Level 2 qualification. There are no line management responsibilities. All duties are performed working to procedures, mostly under direct supervision. The jobholder will work as a member of a team of Support Workers. Although duties are generally rostered across the team, there may be changes in response to urgent demand, service cover etc. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS In addition to the line manager, the key working relationships will be colleagues in MMPS, other AHPs and service users. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL EFFORT: Capable of carrying out deliveries promptly and in a manner which ensures safe working practice and maintains security controls. This includes the manoeuvring of pallets and roll-cages all around the hospital. On a daily basis, routinely lifting packages up to 20kg manually & where >20kg, using appropriate mechanical aids, e.g. bulk handling of IV fluid boxes, manoeuvring pallet loads electronic pallet lifters or, where necessary, a fork-lift truck. MENTAL EFFORT: Concentration required for accurately picking and booking out of orders. Also forward top-ups. Part of the daily routine. Required to sustain concentration and work quickly and accurately. EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Occasional exposure to distressing and upsetting scenes whilst checking stock in clinical areas such as A&E, PICU, ICU, etc. Job description Job responsibilities Train to be a Pharmacy Services Assistant over a 12-15 month period. undertaking a GPhC accredited Level 2 qualification. There are no line management responsibilities. All duties are performed working to procedures, mostly under direct supervision. The jobholder will work as a member of a team of Support Workers. Although duties are generally rostered across the team, there may be changes in response to urgent demand, service cover etc. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS In addition to the line manager, the key working relationships will be colleagues in MMPS, other AHPs and service users. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL EFFORT: Capable of carrying out deliveries promptly and in a manner which ensures safe working practice and maintains security controls. This includes the manoeuvring of pallets and roll-cages all around the hospital. On a daily basis, routinely lifting packages up to 20kg manually & where >20kg, using appropriate mechanical aids, e.g. bulk handling of IV fluid boxes, manoeuvring pallet loads electronic pallet lifters or, where necessary, a fork-lift truck. MENTAL EFFORT: Concentration required for accurately picking and booking out of orders. Also forward top-ups. Part of the daily routine. Required to sustain concentration and work quickly and accurately. EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Occasional exposure to distressing and upsetting scenes whilst checking stock in clinical areas such as A&E, PICU, ICU, etc. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Desirable Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services Skills and Behaviours Essential Must have excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure. Follow Standard Operating Procedures/ Ability to interpret written instructions. Good literacy and numeracy. The ability to complete the NVQ modules to strict deadlines. Experience Desirable Working in a hospital setting. Working in a Pharmaceutical setting. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Desirable Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services Skills and Behaviours Essential Must have excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure. Follow Standard Operating Procedures/ Ability to interpret written instructions. Good literacy and numeracy. The ability to complete the NVQ modules to strict deadlines. Experience Desirable Working in a hospital setting. Working in a Pharmaceutical setting. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)