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Job overview

Would you like to start a rewarding career in the National Health Service undertaking a role in a busy pharmacy aseptic unit? We are looking for a dedicated, organised and motivated person to join us as a pharmacy assistant band 3 on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

Applicants should have good communication & organisational skills; be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and able to work well in an environment of change and transition. Applicants must also have good computer skills and be able to work well under pressure. Parts of this job are physically demanding and it is essential that you are physically fit.

You must be willing to learn and take responsibility, working well within a diverse team consisting of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses and Clerical staff. You will also be expected to develop good working relationships with other departments within the Pharmacy and Hospital.
You will work closely with the rest of the pharmacy team to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust.

We pride ourselves on our pharmacy mission statement:  ‘Delivering patient focused excellence in medicines use’

Additional contact information: Nicole Hadland on 02476 966802 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

1. To dispense aseptically prepared items in line with aseptic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring that standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness are met. To work under the supervision of the aseptic unit workload Co-ordinators, technicians or pharmacists.

2. To assist with any appropriate elements of the manufacturing processes within the aseptic unit if required.

3. Receive into the unit clinically verified work requests from clinics and wards. Provide the clinic or ward staff with appropriate information on when the drugs will be dispatched and the likely waiting time. Answer any basic queries concerning the supply of medication from the aseptic unit, including phone queries, referring them to a Co-ordinator, technician or pharmacist to answer any clinical or technical query.

4. To support the clinical verification process, obtaining and organising prescriptions for the pharmacist to screen prior to being sent to the aseptic unit.

5. Keep all work areas clean and tidy. Adhere to all relevant SOPs in the aseptic unit. Ensure stock is rotated and in date. Participate in the ordering and receipt process for the aseptic unit.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 21st August 2024 ***

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.