Job summary
Pharmacy Assistant - dispensary based - Band 2
Full time 37.5 hours per week, over 7 days.
12 months fixed term contract
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person to join our very busy pharmacy department.
The pharmacy is open seven days a week 8am-6pm Monday to Friday & 9-5pm Saturday & Sunday.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the weekend rota 1:6 weekends, working Saturday & Sunday with a day off each side of the weekend. You will also be on the late-night rota up to 6pm plus rotational bank holidays.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Role Summary:
To carry out general pharmaceutical duties in specified areas of the pharmacy department and on wards under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and pharmacy general services manager (Chief Technician) to ensure that services are provided in a consistently high and professional manner which is complementary to a well-managed clinical pharmacy service, at all times ensuring that standards are maintained, particularly with respect to statutory professional and legal requirements, i.e.:
* Undertake routine underpinning activities within the dispensary, stores and distribution areas to support safe and effective service.
* Provide the routine support necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital and community clinics and other outlets.
* Provide dispensing, medicines management and risk management support.
* Assemble and over label medicines according to work sheets.
All duties will be carried out under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and in accordance with Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.
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 candidates will be subject to appropriate checks by the Disclosure Barring Service.
Date posted: 14 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 241-216DS-25
Job location: 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential:
* NVQ 2 Pharmacy services Dispensing certification or equivalent (e.g., NPA, Boots, Buttercup)
* 4 GCSEs, including Maths, English, Sciences
Knowledge & Experience Essential:
* Knowledge of good Health & Safety practice
* Experience of working in a team
Desirable:
* Experience of working in a pharmacy or stores
* Experience of working in a customer-facing role
* Experience of working in a busy environment
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/
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