Job summaryYou will have a variety of duties within the department, involving the checking and booking in of Pharmaceutical Products and IV Fluids, supplying products to wards and departments within the Trust. As part of a team you will perform tasks such as visiting wards to complete the topping up service, picking stock from Pharmacy stores, booking in returns, assisting with the reduction of waste and taking telephone requests from the wards.Full training will be provided in the department.****Please note we are not eligible to sponsor for this post****Main duties of the jobYou will be working Monday to Friday and you will also participate in the weekend/Bank Holiday working rota.No specific qualifications are necessary, however, experience of working in a pharmaceutical related or hospital environment would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided within the department. You will undertake training to gain an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. You will have a friendly and approachable personality and a willingness to learn.About usWe are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:Flexible working opportunities;Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;Subsidised staff parking (currently free);Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughWe strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.Job descriptionJob responsibilities1. Assist in the accurate receipt, storage, supply, issue and distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, including intravenous fluids, to wards and departments within the Trust, and external customers under SLA, from the Pharmacy Stores.2. Accurately process pharmacy invoices on the third party service providers database for authorisation by Finance, within the agreed timeframes.3. Participate in the ward/department pharmacy top-up service ensuring accurate supply to agreed levels, and liaising with the technical staff/relevant pharmacist if any problems are encountered.4. Help maintain the dispensaries and pharmacy stores in an organised and well stocked condition, ensuring correct rotation and storage of stock.5. Identify stock needing to be put into Robot, replenish stock, checking expiry dates over 6 months. Ensure correct output of stock items. Report any alarms/ problems on Robot to senior staff.Please see Job Description for further informationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRecognised Pharmacy Assistant (e.g. Dispensing Assistant, Counter Assistant or Pharmacy Stock Management) qualification or willing to undertakeGCSE Maths, English Grade C or 4 above (or equivalent)Commitment to Continuing Personal DevelopmentExperienceEssentialComputer literate (Microsoft office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OutlookDesirableExperience of working within NHS or other Healthcare environmentExperience of working in stores environmentKnowledge/understanding of Pharmacy Computer Purchasing System (e.g. Ascribe or CareFlow/WellSky/JAC)Key SkillsEssentialAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to organise and prioritise workload in a logical and orderly fashion to effectively complete tasks and prioritise jobsEffective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, ability to act on own initiative and with minimum supervisionAbility to work with minimal supervision, using initiative and working to departmental Standard Operating ProceduresAbility to identify challenges and recommend solutionsAbility to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to deadlinesGood customer care skills: friendly and approachableUnderstand need to maintain high quality services for patient careOtherEssentialAwareness, respect, a calm, caring and empathic attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives & colleagues which is aligned with the NHS ValuesProfessional appearance and behaviourDisclosure 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 nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalBretton GatePeterboroughPE3 9GZEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)