• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Bank Pharmacy Assistant

  Department: Pharmacy

  Band 2 £12.08 Per hour

  Hours: Zero hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

  We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacy assistant to join our bank workforce in supporting the clinical pharmacy team.

  Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.

  You will be part of a small team of Pharmacy Assistants support the delivery of pharmacy and medicines across the Trust

  Our standard working hours are of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, this is flexible to relevant needs and considerations.

  If successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

  All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of competency logs

  Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

  Interview date: w/c 16 June 2025

  Main duties of the job

  Performing environmental monitoring within the department

  To perform, under supervision, all types of pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the provision of pharmaceutical services to our patients and staff.

  To hold the required academic standard and technical skills of or equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills (Band 3).

  To act as a dispenser within our hospital pharmacy service, as required as part of our weekend and bank holiday service to the patients of our hospital and other organisations to whom we provide pharmaceutical support

  About us

  MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

  Trust Responsibilitieso To be part of the pharmacy team and work with staff within the pharmacy department and across the Trust to enable the objectives of the Trust to be achieved.o To contribute to the Trust compliance with Medicines Management standards and the Clinical Governance and Risk Management agendas.

  You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £12.08 an hour Per hour

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  430-BankPharm-B2

  Job locations

  Pharmacy (Dept)

  Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Professional Responsibilities To ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management by ensuring your actions take account of all guidance provided. To fulfil the duties assigned from time to time as required to meet the needs of the Trust, its patients, staff and visitors; to participate in rotas and flexible arrangements to maintain the services required as defined by the chief pharmacist or pharmacy staff to whom those decisions are delegated

  Operational Responsibilities (Dispensary & Stores) To undertake all designated and relevant training and consistently demonstrate competence in the relevant underpinning knowledge and skills to obtain an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills. To receive prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients via the dispensary reception and undertake other relevant reception duties to complement and supplement the work of our staff

  Please refer to Job Description for further details

  We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Professional Responsibilities To ensure the Pharmacy department is compliant with relevant statutory and professional standards on Health & Safety, COSHH, Clinical Governance, and Medicines Management by ensuring your actions take account of all guidance provided. To fulfil the duties assigned from time to time as required to meet the needs of the Trust, its patients, staff and visitors; to participate in rotas and flexible arrangements to maintain the services required as defined by the chief pharmacist or pharmacy staff to whom those decisions are delegated

  Operational Responsibilities (Dispensary & Stores) To undertake all designated and relevant training and consistently demonstrate competence in the relevant underpinning knowledge and skills to obtain an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills. To receive prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients via the dispensary reception and undertake other relevant reception duties to complement and supplement the work of our staff

  Please refer to Job Description for further details

  We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

  MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

  We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

  By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

  Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • Education Supervisor / Train the trainer or equivalent

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences (or BTEC, City and Guilds equivalent).
  • GCP Training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a Pharmacy environment.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Pharmacy environment.
  • Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
  • Experience of using the JAC Computer system
  • Experience in stock control management

  Skills

  Essential

  • IT Skills for dispensing, monitoring performance and reporting/audit
  • Dedication to high quality patient care
  • Flexible to meet service and patient need
  • Meeting deadlines

  Desirable

  • Good training skills
  • Team builder skills
  • Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills when faced with facts or situations requiring analysis e.g. managing urgent requirements or prioritising work to meet patient and organisational need
  • Evidence of effective support for less experienced staff
  • Evidence of implementing policies and/or proposing changes to practices or procedures for own area with an impact beyond own area and contributes effectively to wider policies and service developments

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Positive Commitment to CPD
  • Polite and courteous
  • Professional attitude
  • Initiative
  • Self-motivated and team player

  Communication

  Essential

  • Good Communication skills, written and verbal
  • Evidence of ability to communicate clearly with patients, carers, hospital/ward staff and primary care or community health services and other organisations about medicines management or other technical information

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • Education Supervisor / Train the trainer or equivalent

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences (or BTEC, City and Guilds equivalent).
  • GCP Training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a Pharmacy environment.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Pharmacy environment.
  • Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
  • Experience of using the JAC Computer system
  • Experience in stock control management

  Skills

  Essential

  • IT Skills for dispensing, monitoring performance and reporting/audit
  • Dedication to high quality patient care
  • Flexible to meet service and patient need
  • Meeting deadlines

  Desirable

  • Good training skills
  • Team builder skills
  • Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills when faced with facts or situations requiring analysis e.g. managing urgent requirements or prioritising work to meet patient and organisational need
  • Evidence of effective support for less experienced staff
  • Evidence of implementing policies and/or proposing changes to practices or procedures for own area with an impact beyond own area and contributes effectively to wider policies and service developments

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Positive Commitment to CPD
  • Polite and courteous
  • Professional attitude
  • Initiative
  • Self-motivated and team player

  Communication

  Essential

  • Good Communication skills, written and verbal
  • Evidence of ability to communicate clearly with patients, carers, hospital/ward staff and primary care or community health services and other organisations about medicines management or other technical information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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 details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pharmacy (Dept)

  Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pharmacy (Dept)

  Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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