Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated committed, adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy.

There is also a requirement to complete the NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.

You must possess good communication skills, and be flexible, committed and be a good team player.

We have ambitious plans to develop our sites, making even better use of our combined resources to serve our population most effectively.

We are located within an area of amazing beauty which includes opportunities to drive, walk, run, swim or cycle in the New Forest , in the Purbecks, along miles of golden beaches and the Jurassic coastline.

You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital. Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.

After one year of hospital experience and on completion of NVQ 2 you will be eligible to move to a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistants post

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Interview: September 2nd

Main duties of the job

Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential

• Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above

Desirable

• NVQ 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Stock control
• Customer service

Desirable

• Previous Pharmacy experience

Technical Skills

Essential

• Accurate, numerate
• Basic keyboard skills/IT literate

Knowledge

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of a pharmacy assistant