Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic Services

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Job summary

SENIOR PHARMACY ASSISTANT- ASEPTIC SERVICES

Full time 37.5hrs per week (PART TIME WOULD BE CONSIDERED)

Band 2 - 3 progression

We are looking for reliable, conscientious and practical pharmacy assistants, who are able to demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and development and with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in a pharmacy aseptic production, to join our friendly and enthusiastic team of staff, providing an efficient pharmacy aseptic service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will manufacture a range of sterile products, including TPN (Nutrition feeding bags) and chemotherapy and undertake other duties tosupport staff within the Pharmacy Production Unit to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients.

The department supports a range of flexible working arrangements and all staff participate in evening, weekend and the Bank Holiday working arrangements of the department , to meet the changing needs of the service, the duties and working times attached to these posts may be subject to reasonable change in the future.

The positions are open to candidates with an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or those with a minimum of 3 GCSE's grade C (or equivalent) or above in English, maths and a science who will undertake training and be supported to gain this qualification. Staff will progress to a Band 3 on completion of the training, those candidates who already hold the level 2 qualification will be appointed at Band 3

If you are an individual who is keen to embrace change and look at new ways of working, and would like to be part of a friendly and supportive department this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

About us

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.

HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.

The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.

HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Must be completed before progressing to band 3
• Will undertake additional training as required for post

Desirable

• Four GCSE's including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade c or above IT proficient

Experience

Essential

• Able to work without direct supervision. Previous experience of a pharmacy environment
• Ability to undertake manual lifting including delivery services

Desirable

• Holds a current driving licence and willing to undertake trust driving assessment to help with delivery service
• Previous experience in a pharmacy environment or supervisory role

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills and able to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Methodical good attention to detail, good organisational skills

Desirable

• Able to work in an Aseptic environment
• Willingness to undertake further training

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Must be completed before progressing to band 3
• Will undertake additional training as required for post

Desirable

• Four GCSE's including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade c or above IT proficient

Experience

Essential

• Able to work without direct supervision. Previous experience of a pharmacy environment
• Ability to undertake manual lifting including delivery services

Desirable

• Holds a current driving licence and willing to undertake trust driving assessment to help with delivery service
• Previous experience in a pharmacy environment or supervisory role

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills and able to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Methodical good attention to detail, good organisational skills

Desirable

• Able to work in an Aseptic environment
• Willingness to undertake further training

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Queens centre

castle road

cottingham

HU16 5JQ

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