NhsJobs Wakefield

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the

Technical services manager in the provision of an efficient dispensing/stores

& distribution service following SOPs. Responsibility includes the day to

day management and supervision to our pharmacy assistant team.

KEY RESULT

AREAS:

1. The post

holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the pharmacy

assistant

team, planning own tasks and those of the team as outlined in department

policies/SOPs or by Lead Technician.

2. The post

holder will ensure that routine information is communicated to the team,

department or other stakeholders when relevant.

3. The post

holder will be expected to provide leadership for the ATO team, looking at innovative new ways of

working and embracing new technology.

4. The post

holder will be responsible for the recording of ATO staff sickness and ensuring

cover of the rostered tasks for the individual as per department policy/SOP.

You will be expected to interview all return to work absences, reporting any

concerns/issues to line manager.

5. The post

holder will be involved in other management duties as expected including

helping with recruitment and carrying out appraisals of ATO team as per

department policy/SOP and in conjunction with Technical Services Manager.

6. Responsible

for organising the staff and ensuring rotad tasks are covered as per department

policy/SOP

7. The post

holder will be expected to assist in carrying out the day to day duties of an

ATO, covering other sections of the department, whenrequired, and help cover

basic and augmented ATO tasks during their absence. Visiting the wards on all

sites and carrying out ward stock checks and controls will be also expected.

8. The post

holder will be involved in data entry including inputting ward requests and

ensuring stock is supplied in a timely manner.

9. The post

holder will be the named lead on the Pharmacy computer software for stores

functions, looking in to day to day house-keeping and answering queries,

communicating with the company when necessary.

10. The post

holder will take partin the dispensary rota maintaining dispensary

competencies..

11. The post

holder will be involved in sorting, counting, checking, distribution and

booking back stock through computer system (including destruction of unwanted

medicines). You will be expected to be able to deal with emergency stock issues

or similar problems.

12. The post

holder will be expected to answer the telephone and deal with queries regarding

work in progress and communicating with relevant members of staff offering

additional advice as required.

13. Assist in

keeping shelves clean and tidy, expiry date checks. The post holder will be

involved in stock control and rotation.

14. The post

holder will be expected to comment on department policies/SOPS which will

affect the role/team

15. Be

involved in carrying out surveys, audits as necessary for own work including

customer satisfaction surveys and top up surveys or as identified by Technical

Services Manager.

16. The post

holder will be involved in helping the Technical Services Manager deliver and

manage Health and Safety requirements for the department carrying out risk

assessments, manual handling and other mandatory training.

17. The post

holder will look to investigate and report back to Technical Services Manager

any identified risks.

18. You will

be expected to receive visitors to the department and stock deliveries if

necessary.

19. Assist

with the training of new and present staff to ensure skills are up to date

20.

Responsible for daily temperature monitoring using current processes

21. Any other

reasonable duties, including participation in training, to fully develop the

post.

The postholder

will take part in the Weekend and Bank Holiday rota for the department.

For full job description, please see attached supporting

documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants

are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application

forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is

strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before

selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to

enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application

form.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to

have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At

the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements

(salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor

candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to

sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates

who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To assist the

Technical services manager in the provision of an efficient dispensing/stores

& distribution service following SOPs. Responsibility includes the day to

day management and supervision to our pharmacy assistant team.

KEY RESULT

AREAS:

1. The post

holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the pharmacy

assistant

team, planning own tasks and those of the team as outlined in department

policies/SOPs or by Lead Technician.

2. The post

holder will ensure that routine information is communicated to the team,

department or other stakeholders when relevant.

3. The post

holder will be expected to provide leadership for the ATO team, looking at innovative new ways of

working and embracing new technology.

4. The post

holder will be responsible for the recording of ATO staff sickness and ensuring

cover of the rostered tasks for the individual as per department policy/SOP.

You will be expected to interview all return to work absences, reporting any

concerns/issues to line manager.

5. The post

holder will be involved in other management duties as expected including

helping with recruitment and carrying out appraisals of ATO team as per

department policy/SOP and in conjunction with Technical Services Manager.

6. Responsible

for organising the staff and ensuring rotad tasks are covered as per department

policy/SOP

7. The post

holder will be expected to assist in carrying out the day to day duties of an

ATO, covering other sections of the department, whenrequired, and help cover

basic and augmented ATO tasks during their absence. Visiting the wards on all

sites and carrying out ward stock checks and controls will be also expected.

8. The post

holder will be involved in data entry including inputting ward requests and

ensuring stock is supplied in a timely manner.

9. The post

holder will be the named lead on the Pharmacy computer software for stores

functions, looking in to day to day house-keeping and answering queries,

communicating with the company when necessary.

10. The post

holder will take partin the dispensary rota maintaining dispensary

competencies..

11. The post

holder will be involved in sorting, counting, checking, distribution and

booking back stock through computer system (including destruction of unwanted

medicines). You will be expected to be able to deal with emergency stock issues

or similar problems.

12. The post

holder will be expected to answer the telephone and deal with queries regarding

work in progress and communicating with relevant members of staff offering

additional advice as required.

13. Assist in

keeping shelves clean and tidy, expiry date checks. The post holder will be

involved in stock control and rotation.

14. The post

holder will be expected to comment on department policies/SOPS which will

affect the role/team

15. Be

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What is the salary for this pharmacy assistant role in Wakefield?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy assistant role at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy assistant pay in Wakefield varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Wakefield?

PharmSee is currently tracking 11 active pharmacy vacancies in Wakefield across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Wakefield pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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