• Job Description

  Req#: C9453-25-0171?language=en&page=445&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible, committed and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated pharmacy team.

  The post holder will work in the pharmacy technician-managed dispensary at the Lynfield Mount Hospital in Bradford. You will play a key role in the provision of specialist technical pharmacy services, helping us to deliver and improve the quality of patient care. There will also be a requirement to travel to the Airedale Centre for Mental Health (ACMH) in Steeton on occasion.

  The successful candidate will hold the NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services, however we will consider candidates who do not hold this qualification and provide the necessary training to support you to obtain this qualification.

  If you have no experience of working in a hospital dispensary you are encouraged to apply, as full training will be provided to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge to their full potential.

  The successful candidate should have good computer skills, demonstrate they can work accurately, have excellent communication skills and be proactive. They need to be able to work as part of a team, be organised, and have a willingness to learn.

  Closing date: 20th May 2025

  Shortlisting: 21st May 2025 onwards

  Interviews likely to be week commencing 2nd June 2025

  Main duties of the job

  • To deliver a safe and effective pharmacy service
  • The post holder will undertake duties in support of the department, including reception duties, dispensing, packing and distributing medicines and general housekeeping duties
  • The post holder will be responsible for the daily ordering and receipt of drugs for the dispensary.
  • Maintaining accurate stock levels in the dispensary including daily stock taking.
  • The post holder will provide support to the senior pharmacy technicians and dispensary manager.
  • The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

  About us

  Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

  Details

  Date posted

  06 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  453-25-7098171

  Job locations

  Lynfield Mount Hospital

  Bradford

  BD9 6DP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

  Right to Work in the UK

  Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

  Right to Work in the UK

  Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • VQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (including unit 5 'Assemble Prescribed Items' and unit 15 'Undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items prior to the final accuracy check') or equivalent Grandparent Clauses

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a community or hospital pharmacy

  Desirable

  • Experience of using system one
  • Experience of using CMM dispensing system

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • VQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (including unit 5 'Assemble Prescribed Items' and unit 15 'Undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items prior to the final accuracy check') or equivalent Grandparent Clauses

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a community or hospital pharmacy

  Desirable

  • Experience of using system one
  • Experience of using CMM dispensing system

  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

  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Lynfield Mount Hospital

  Bradford

  BD9 6DP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Lynfield Mount Hospital

  Bradford

  BD9 6DP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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