Pharmacy Services Assistant [In Training] (XR02)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organized, motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant in Training (Apprenticeship) to join the Gledhow Wing Inpatient Pharmacy, Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to gain a qualification whilst learning the Pharmacy Assistant role.

The successful candidate will undertake an apprenticeship for a Level 2 NVQ Certificate over a 15 month period and once completed, can then progress on to a higher level in pharmacy.

This role includes performing a variety of pharmacy support duties including labelling and dispensing medicines for Inpatients and discharges, dispensing controlled drugs, reception duties, stock receipt and stock management.

A full induction and training will be given.

Applicants must have Basic skills Level 1 in Maths and English and all applications must be made online.

Expected Shortlisting Date

10/04/2025

Planned Interview Date

01/05/2025

Main duties of the job

Key Duties Includes:

1. Train to be a Senior Pharmacy Services Assistant over a 12-15 month period. Training will include:
2. Labelling and dispensing medicines for inpatients following standard operating procedures
3. Labelling and dispensing medicines for discharge prescriptions following standard operating procedures
4. Labelling and dispensing controlled drugs
5. Reception duties - answering the phone, dealing with queries and booking in prescriptions onto the tracking system
6. Ordering, Stock receipt and stock counting
7. Working on various computer systems.

About Us

Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff.

Pharmacy is a forward thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff.

There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different areas of our pharmacy services should you wish to.

The inpatient pharmacy team at SJUH is a large, friendly and extremely supportive team.

The work is often fast paced and busy and the whole team pulls together to achieve the most efficient service for our patients.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-MMP-362

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Train to be a Pharmacy Services Assistant over a 12-15 month period, undertaking a GPHC accredited Level 2 qualification.

To perform a variety of support duties within the medicines supply chain. These include stock receipt, stock counting & ordering (top-ups), medicines order assembly, and distribution. Stock control procedures and stocktaking.

There are no line management responsibilities. All duties are performed working to procedures, mostly under direct supervision. The jobholder will work as a member of a team of Support Workers. Although duties are generally rostered across the team, there may be changes in response to urgent demand, service cover etc.

The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Working to relevant SOPs and undertaking a GPhC accredited Level 2 qualification
2. Required to work in dispensaries, stores, aseptic units and on wards/clinical areas
3. Receipt of consignments from suppliers, including checking and booking into the Pharmacy Computer System. Prompt reporting of discrepancies to the stores supervisor.
4. Deal with returned goods from customers and process paperwork according to SOPs. Includes processing and re-cycling unused medicines returned from wards.
5. Carry out routine stock control procedures. Ensure stock is located under correct storage conditions and continuous evaluation of stock levels, stock rotation and expiry dates is undertaken.
6. Perform necessary clerical tasks associated with the service. These may be manual but more routinely involve keyboard data entry onto the JAC system. This includes order entry, stock list maintenance & printing, issuing to correct cost centres.
7. Participate in regular stock-takes according to departmental procedures.
8. Contribute to the ward & department medicines top-up service.
9. Pick and pack orders for distribution, under supervision. Pack and process materials for sterilization.
10. Over-labelling of commercial packs.
11. Deliver medicines to wards and departments, ensuring compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies.
12. Maintenance of work areas and good housekeeping in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
13. Operation of specialist equipment e.g. powered stacking equipment, aseptic tray washer, tablet packaging equipment etc.
14. Cleaning aseptic facilities and equipment in accordance with SOPs.
15. Transfer waste (pharmaceutical and household) to the appropriate collection points, according to procedures.

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our Values Are Part Of What Make Us Different From Other Trusts, So We See This As a Strength, As Well As a Responsibility. They Have Been Developed By Our Staff And Set Out What They See As Important To How We Work. Our Five Values Are:

1. Patient-centred
2. Collaborative
3. Fair
4. Accountable
5. Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Basic skills level 1 in Maths and English

Desirable

• Health and Safety
• Computer and keyboard skills

Experience Essential

• Literacy and numeracy skills and ability to follow SOPs
• Customer Service experience

Skills and Behaviours Essential

• Hardworking, Flexible and reliable with good time management skills
• Inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to work alone and in a team.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/