About this role
Job summary Bank Pharmacy Assistant
Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time |
Up to £13 per hour depending on experience
Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Pharmacy Assistant you will;
To monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levels To assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems To receive goods in appropriately checking against purchase orders/delivery notes, dealing with issues/anomalies as they arise and escalating appropriately To review invoice queries as appropriate To monitor stock levels within the pharmacy department To monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top ups To assist with supplying stock to other departments To participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes To store all pharmaceutical products appropriately maintaining security and correct environmental conditions To carry out expiry date checking of pharmaceutical stock in designated areas and record appropriately To dispose of medicines in accordance with statutory requirements To manage the stock supply of emergency drugs in accordance with local resuscitation polices To assemble monthly stock evaluation reports
About us Nuffield Health Derby Hospital
The Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built hospital with 38 en-suite beds, three operating theatres, and together with a comprehensive range of outpatient services.
The Radiology department is a small but busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Set in beautiful grounds, we're about 3 miles from the city centre, within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes.
Job description Job responsibilities Bank Pharmacy Assistant
Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part Time |
Up to £13 per hour depending on experience
Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.
As a Bank Pharmacy Assistant you will;
To monitor stock levels within the Pharmacy department to maintain appropriate stock levelsTo assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systemsTo receive goods in appropriately checking against purchase orders/delivery notes, dealing with issues/anomalies as they arise and escalating appropriatelyTo review invoice queries as appropriateTo monitor stock levels within the pharmacy departmentTo monitor stock levels in designated ward/department areas by carrying out stock top upsTo assist with supplying stock to other departmentsTo participate in pharmacy and departmental stock takes To store all pharmaceutical products appropriately maintaining security and correct environmental conditions
Dispensary and Patient Services To assist in the dispensing of medicines accurately selecting the correct quantity of medicine required and assembling, labelling and processing them in a safe, efficient and timely mannerTo carry out final accuracy check on dispensed items within scope of qualification and experienceTo provide basic advice to customers under the supervision of the Pharmacist, understanding when to refer on appropriatelyTo assemble pre-packed or over- labelled batches of medicines for out of hours dispensing
Team support To clean and restore equipment and work areas, leaving them in a suitable condition for future use.To maintain appropriate levels of Pharmacy consumable items within the department e.g. cartons, bags, labels etc. To identify any problems within work areas, including equipment, pharmacy orders, medicines, prescriptions, signed orders and escalate appropriately.To assist with storing all documentation within recommendations for the retention of pharmacy recordsTo assist with workplace audits as required by the Pharmacy ManagerTo follow the correct procedures and any relevant policies and guidelines at all times including all aspects of the Infection Prevention and Control policy and guidelines.
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications).
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educational Qualifications - Essential:
Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy.
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills / GPhC recognised equivalent qualification or ability to work towards qualification which would be commenced within 3 months of employment and completed within agreed timescale
4 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Experience, Knowledge & Expertise - Essential
Some experience within a pharmacy environment or healthcare background IT Skills Good communication skills Flexible working hours (including some Saturday working
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nuffield Health
Address Rykneld Road
Derby
DE23 4SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)