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Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and trustworthy individual to join our friendly team at North Bristol NHS Pharmacy based at Southmead Hospital.
This is an entry level position, so although desirable, pharmacy qualifications are not essential. All necessary training will be provided in-house whilst on the job for you to be able to carry out the role effectively.
There are several teams that make up Pharmacy Supply Services, including Stores, Procurement, and Invoicing, however, on this occasion we are looking for individuals to join our Distribution Team.
The Distribution Team provides the essential task of ensuring Hospital Wards have their medication accurately stocked and available for Patient Treatment.
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Main duties of the job
As part of the Distribution team, duties will include visiting wards, ordering and processing ward stock requests as well as delivering and putting medicines/IV Fluids away at ward level.
Each and every role across the Supply Services teams is vital in helping to provide exceptional care to our patients, requiring individuals to have great communication skills and a keen eye for detail. You will need to feel comfortable working both on your own (once fully trained) and with other healthcare professionals, all whilst working in a developing and fast-paced environment.
A willingness to learn is important, and with plenty of opportunities for progression the post would be ideal for someone looking to start a career in Hospital Pharmacy.
You will commence as a Band 2. All the relevant training will be provided under the supervision of the Pharmacy Learning and Development team. After successful completion of all in-house training and Buttercups training course, you will be assessed by the Pharmacy Supply Services Manager/Lead before the final sign off and if successful, you will automatically progress to Band 3.
Working for our organisation
The Pharmacy Department within the Brunel Building is modern, with excellent facilities, and currently requires Distribution staff to be available to work shifts between the hours of 08:00 - 18:30 from Monday to Friday, and on bank holidays and weekends on a rotational basis.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on the role.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant units of Buttercups Level 2 (Pharmacy Stock Management), or willingness to work towards
- GCSE English and Mathematics- Grade C/4 or above
Work Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous employment in hospital or community Pharmacy
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent IT skills, including accurate data entry such as Microsoft Excel, and other computer systems
- Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively
- Good problem-solving skills, and aware of when to escalate appropriately
- Good time management skills and working under own initiative to achieve priority tasks
- Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA h) activities and and requirements of Good Distribution Practice (UK GDP)
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Working independently and as part of a team
- Maintaining accuracy and focus throughout repetitive daily tasks
- Willingness to be trained and instructed, and working proactively to progress training
- Ability to work within the defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with an awareness of legal frameworks, such as Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
- Able to work during the normal Pharmacy hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm Monday -Friday, as well as weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
