About this role
Job summary
We are looking for someone with exceptional organisational skills who will join our friendly and inclusive team in Aseptic Services.
Our team is made up of Pharmacists, Technicians, Assistants and Quality Assurance Specialists who will rely on and appreciate your efforts to keep Good Documentation Practice and records up to date and in order. Our patients receive products e.g. TPN and Chemotherapy which require preparation in a clean room environment. (An understanding of basic GMP. would be beneficial although an explanation will be given during training)
We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment and is already proficient in managing data archiving and controlled documentation records.
You will already have excellent IT skills using (Microsoft Office) especially Excel and can manage your own time effectively.
We offer in-house training and personal development, working in this specialist area of Pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
Planning and organising meetings, including taking and producing accurate minutes. Documentation control of approved worksheets and forms. Recording of staff shifts and adjustments using Trust Software Allocate E-Roster. Can follow strict Standard Operating Procedures. Use of Electronic Documentation Control Software to products Receipt Records of drugs and ingredients. Ordering and managing stock for stationary and consumables used within the facility. Processing invoices for payment effectively. Assisting Senior Managers in collating data for financial and capacity reporting on a monthly basis.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team.
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance for this vacancy. If you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience in an administration role within a busy office environment Experience of minute taking Experience of implementing and maintaining filing systems
Desirable
Experience of documentation control systems
Qualifications Essential
RSA Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ - Business studies ECDL or equivalent
Skills Essential
Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook Ability to adopt a flexible approach to work Ability to use own initiative
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.
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Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)