Job description

Job responsibilities

• Aseptic dispensing and manipulation of sterile and non-sterile products
• To gain a knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• To receive and process prescriptions and orders
• To be responsible for the receipt, checking and storage of pharmaceutical and relatedeliveries placing all stock away in appropriate locations taking account of expiry dates and the need for stock rotation. This involves some lifting
• To maintain stock and equipment to the standard required in the unit. This includes pharmaceuticals, a variety of consumable items and laundry
• To carry out essential regular quality assurance monitoring according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and accurately complete any required paperwork. This includes physical environment and microbiological monitoring
• To assist with the specialised cleaning for the unit using specialised disinfectants
• To assist with the aseptic dispensing process according to SOPs once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved
• Dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste appropriately according to SOPs and Trust procedures
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation
• To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment, receipt of orders, expiry date checking, stock checks and stock control of medicines
• To monitor and record fridge temperatures and similar tasks
• To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
• To assist in Audits
• To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy and organised conditio

Managing Self

• Participate in regular supervision
• Attend all mandatory training
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
• Maintain Trust conduct including appearance at all times

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Prior work experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy environment
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
• Team worker
• Oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Organised, tidy and methodical
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to understand and follow written procedures
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

• Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
• Customer service techniques

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant course approved by the GPhC
• GCSE English, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Computer literate

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Salterhebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)