Job summaryAny Hospital or Community Pharmacy has a direct impact on patient lives -- through expert knowledge of health and medicines these incredible professionals help people to live longer, lead healthier lives and are relied upon by the communities they serve.They are essential members of any healthcare team and never more so than here at Solihull Hospital, as this summer will see our new 45million Elective Hub opening.When fully operational, the team will see 11,500 elective surgeries performed annually and an increase to our amazing workforce.With that, the pharmacy team are now inviting applications to its newly created Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant.With an existing NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, you can be assured of joining a team who will not only support and guide you in your career but work with you to advance your pharmacy career.Our Chief Pharmist, Indi Singh is renowned across the Trust in his commitment to staff development and progression.Main duties of the jobBased at Solihull Hospital you will be an integral part of the dispensary team. Your previous Pharmacy experience will hold you in good stead as you adopt a flexible working approach to delivering a high-quality patient-focused service.As with any clinical environment, your attention to detail and accuracy will be vital to guarantee safety, quality and availability of stock.Although busy, often demanding and subject to time sensitive deadlines you can be assured of joining a supportive team across the entire pharmacy and wider Solihull Team.As the successful candidate you will work across wards and departments on a rotational basis and encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.In return you expect to join a professional team, who will ensure you are welcomed, inducted and have all the tools and training to get the job done.Additionally, you can expect a remuneration package that includes a basic salary, rising with service. Along with a flexible approach to work life balance, 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell days. All of this, plus a renowned NHS pension from day one.Want to know more? Pop into our People Centre -- located on the ground floor of Outpatients at Solihull Hospital.About usWe are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.Job descriptionJob responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematicsand English (or equivalent)* NVQ level 2 Certificate in PharmacyService Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificatein Pharmaceutical Scienceor* Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course(NPA)ExperienceEssentialPost NVQ level 2 qualificationdevelopmental experience of a range ofdispensing with formal training and annualrevalidated accreditation as a dispenser* Understanding of pharmacy relatedcomputer systems* Understanding of Health and Safety atWork, manual handling and COSHH* Understanding of dispensing, stock controland supply systems and processes* Knowledge of stock control systems* Knowledge of code of practice/customercare* Understands the need for delivering a costeffective service and the required workpractices to reduce wasteDesirablePrevious experience within a Hospital Pharmacysetting* Experience in staff training* Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system* Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to findfurther informationAdditional CriteriaEssentialStrong attention to detail* Reliable* Ability to travel to all UHB sites* Flexible to work in accordance with serviceneeds* Committed to abide by the Trust visionand values* Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAddressSolihull HospitalLode LnSolihullWest MidlandsB91 2JLEmployer's websitehttps://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)