Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AFC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (full and part time hours available) Job ref 423-6943556
Employer Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Airedale General Hospital Town Steeton, Keighley Salary £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2025 23:59
Pharmacy Dispenser/Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Band 3)
NHS AFC: Band 3
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come.
Job overview
We are seeking an additional enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team in this exciting role. The main focus of this band 3 role will be to work in the pharmacy dispensary, but will also involve working in the pharmacy aseptics unit, procurement, distribution as well as invoice processing. We are also looking to develop this role to include undertaking pharmacy work on the wards.
You should have an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or a recognised equivalent and experience in pharmacy is essential. Without this qualification, we would consider you for a Band 2 role.
Meeting the needs of our service users is extremely important to us, and we are looking for an individual who shares our vision to deliver a high quality, service-user focused approach. Applicants are encouraged to come for a visit to explore the role and department prior to interview.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of a safe and efficient Pharmacy Service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
* Undertaking a wide range of dispensing duties in the support of Pharmacists and Technical staff.
* Working in the pharmacy aseptics unit, procurement team and distribution on rotation.
* To maintain safe, efficient and cost-effective supply of medicines to Homecare patients.
* To provide support in implementing developments within Homecare services to meet the needs of the patient and the trust.
* Supervising and assisting with the training of other staff.
Working for our organisation
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients.
Full and part time hours available
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General
* At all times, follow documented standard operating procedures (SOPs). Be responsible for keeping up to date with changes to standard operating procedures.
* Attend any relevant study programmes agreed at annual Personal Development Review. Keep updated records of Continuing Professional Development. Undertake all Trust required Mandatory Training following a regular schedule.
* Maintain a safe system of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies and procedure manuals following any standard operating procedures in place.
* To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the trust by ensuring that the standard of dress and behaviour reflects the professional service offered by the pharmacy department.
* As part of the pharmacy team ensure that all Trust and National targets are continually achieved. Ensure that the department continues to maintain their KPI target.
* Supervise and assist with the training of other Senior ATOs and ATOs.
* Participate in the Trust appraisal scheme.
* Ensure attendance at Trust mandatory training sessions.
* The post holder is required to work extended hours weekends and Bank Holidays as part of the Pharmacy rota.
Dispensary
* Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the dispensing of in-patient supplies which includes ward stock, take home drugs and providing drug supplies requested by the technicians providing the "one stop" service.
* Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the dispensing of out patient and discharge prescriptions, including Oncology, Haematology and Clinical trials. To include patient counselling on the storage, correct dosage/use, side effects and other relevant information about the drugs supplied.
* Support the service to the outside hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Provide drugs and medications requested by the agreed time to the correct location.
* Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the dispensing of Controlled drugs.
* Assist with the Extemporaneous Preparation of Medicines and over labelling/pre-packing procedures.
* To carry out reception duties including the answering of telephones and their appropriate transfer to other staff.
* To provide administrative support to the anticoagulant service, ensuring that any calls on the answer machine are dealt with in a timely manner and all patient appointments are actioned efficiently.
* To maintain accurate and up to date records, including patient data and financial information.
This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the post holder.
Person specification
Experience
* Relevant experience working in a pharmacy environment.
* Experience in working as part of a team in a busy environment.
* Experience of working in a hospital environment preferable but not essential.
* Experience at working in an aseptic compounding unit preferable but not essential.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or be in the process of completing.
Personal Attributes
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your first full months salary. This is a condition of your employment.
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 as such 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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