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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About
Contact
- Address
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital
- Whinney Heys Road
- Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 8NR
Bank Pharmacy Assistant
Closed for applications on: 22-Mar-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 22-Mar-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
- Address
- Whinney Heys Road
- Town
- Blackpool
- Postcode
- FY3 8NR
- Major / Minor Region
- Lancashire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Pharmacy
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
Are you a passionate and driven pharmacy student seeking valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital environment? We have an exciting opportunity for pharmacy students to join our esteemed team as Pharmacy Assistants on weekends and during non-term times.
Join our Hospital Pharmacy Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient care and fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our pharmacy operations, including dispensing medications and assisting our experienced professionals on the front lines of healthcare.
You will gain valuable experience as this position offers an excellent opportunity for you to develop essential skills in a hospital setting. You will have hands-on involvement in various pharmacy tasks, including medication dispensing and reception duties, allowing you to enhance your knowledge and build a solid foundation for your future pharmacy career.
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We can offer flexible hours to suit your schedule as we understand the importance of balancing your studies and personal commitments. Our weekend and non-term time positions offer flexible working hours that can be tailored to fit your availability. This enables you to gain valuable experience while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
To be considered for this role, you should be a pharmacy student with a genuine passion for healthcare and a strong desire to make a positive impact. The following qualifications and qualities are highly valued:
- Enrolled in a recognized pharmacy program
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
As a Pharmacy Assistant at Blackpool teaching Hospitals, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- Exposure to advanced healthcare technologies
- Networking opportunities
- Possibility of future career advancement within our organisation
If you are ready to gain practical experience in a prestigious hospital setting, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity. Apply today and become a valued member of our dedicated healthcare team
Working for our organisation
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description.
Working alongside our skilled pharmacy team and dedicated healthcare professionals, you will have access to a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of patient cases. You'll gain valuable insights into medication management, patient counselling, and healthcare teamwork.
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Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.
If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.
You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.
Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.
DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.
By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.
The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.
Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.
Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Enrolled on MPharm course
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Regular use of computer systems
- Customer service skills
- Working in a busy environment
- Working in a team
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy experience
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail
- Able to use initiative
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise essential / non-essential tasks
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible in approach to daily tasks & adaptable to changing circumstances and workload
- Committed to providing a quality service
- Good time management & punctual
- Professional attitude
Desirable criteria
- Be able to follow accepted methods of good practice and procedures
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen King
- Job title
- Head of Pharmacy Education and Training
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 012153 953780
- Additional information
or alternatively: Nick Howcroft, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Services - IMPF & SACCT
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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