The trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Stores team in York Hospital. Key responsibilities include receiving, processing, and delivering medicines and IV fluids, along with stock management tasks such as checking, storing, and participating in stock-takes. Attention to detail is vital for ensuring the proper storage and handling of medications. The role also involves general housekeeping duties such as managing queries, processing waste, and supporting the pharmacy's efficient operations.
While previous pharmacy experience is advantageous, comprehensive training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services. A proactive and flexible attitude is essential.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiting manager for more information before applying. The trust values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, and considers requests for flexible working arrangements. Vaccination against COVID-19 is strongly encouraged for all staff.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who would like to join our Pharmacy Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Applicants must have a flexible, can-do attitude and excellent manual handling skills.
Previous applicants need not apply
This post involves working in a busy pharmacy store receiving, processing, and delivering medicines and IV fluids to wards so previous experience of manual handling would be beneficial.
An understanding of stock management is crucial to this role; this involves checking, receiving, and storing medicines. Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely both in pharmacy and on wards, participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.
The post holder will also undertake various housekeeping duties including dealing with queries, checking, and filing documents, processing waste and excess medicines and other duties supporting the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy department.
Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. You will also be required to undertake a NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services.
We are a friendly and innovative department which always thrives on improvement.
Please contact the recruiting manager, prior to applying to see if this role is for you.
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
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