Job summary Dispensing Assistant Band 3 12 months fixed term- maternity cover Full time 37.5 hours per week over 7 day working, including weekend working & Bank Holidays. Permanent post. Are you an experienced dispenser seeking new challenges in a clinically-orientated hospital pharmacy service or a pharmacy assistant who has completed NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent? Are you looking for a wide-ranging and stimulating pharmacy experience? You will gain experience in dispensing for medicines management team working on wards and also in our busy pharmacy dispensary. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job We are looking for a hard working individual that wants to develop their skills and become an experience dispenser. Dispensing experience is not essential as we have an excellent track record of training and developing our staff. About us The Trust is a smoke free site, and therefore smoking will not be permitted anywhere within the grounds of the Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidate will be subject to appropriate checks by the Disclosure Barring Service. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-651DS-24-A Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (including unit 2.6) or eligible to work as pharmacy assistant under grandparent clause (RSPGB) or on the job training, and experience to equivalent of NVQ level 3 in dispensing practice Desirable 4 passes at GCSE Grade C (or above) or CSE Grade 1 or GCE 'O' level (dual science preferred) Other level 2 or 3 NVQ in relevant areas of practice Dispensing certification eg NPA, Boots etc EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision Able to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Satisfactory employment history Previous pharmacy or stores experience Ability to cope with occasional distressing circumstances e.g. when dealing with seriously ill patients Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (including unit 2.6) or eligible to work as pharmacy assistant under grandparent clause (RSPGB) or on the job training, and experience to equivalent of NVQ level 3 in dispensing practice Desirable 4 passes at GCSE Grade C (or above) or CSE Grade 1 or GCE 'O' level (dual science preferred) Other level 2 or 3 NVQ in relevant areas of practice Dispensing certification eg NPA, Boots etc EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision Able to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Satisfactory employment history Previous pharmacy or stores experience Ability to cope with occasional distressing circumstances e.g. when dealing with seriously ill patients 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)