Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated, committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy.
We require a dependable, motivated, hardworking, and efficient person to join our pharmacy team.
You will support the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospital.
There is also an opportunity to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.
You must possess good communication skills, be flexible, committed, and be a good team player.
Joining the teams at University Hospitals Dorset, you will be taking up the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday, and late-night rotas.
Please note: All staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.
After one year of hospital experience and on completion of NVQ 2, you will be eligible to move to a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistants post.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
Date posted: 09 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 153-TBS00112
Job locations: Poole & Bournemouth Hospitals, Dorset, BH7 7DW
Job Description
Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Education
* Minimum 4 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above.
Experience
* Stock control
* Customer service
Technical Skills
* Accurate, numerate
* Basic keyboard skills
* IT literate
Knowledge
* Understanding of the role of a pharmacy assistant (Desirable)
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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole & Bournemouth Hospitals, Dorset, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr