Pharmacy Medicines Management Assistants

This is a great role to start your career as a Pharmacy Assistant, as you'll receive all the training and support you need to be your best. You'll support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by providing supervised pharmacy services, including dispensing of medicines, and replenishing and maintaining ward stocks and patients' own medicines. This is a progressive role which will commence as a Band 2 and on completion of relevant qualification and competencies will progress to a Band 3. Working under supervision at all times, you'll also work on the inpatient/outpatient hatch receiving prescriptions, deal with routine enquiries from patients and hospital staff, maintain drug stocks, assemble prescriptions, and check and receive deliveries using Pharmacy systems. The department rota, in which you'll participate, will include late nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

• To rotate though all areas of the technical service, in particular wards and the Inpatient Dispensary.
• Participate in patient centered care, at ward level.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures relevant to your role., IT literate with a basic understanding of software eg Microsoft office, emails etc
• An understanding of the role of a Pharmacy Assistant
Desirable
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Software
• Experience of using automated dispensing systems
  
  A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role, GCSE'S or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English, NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent GPhC approved qualification or course
• GCSE Science (dual award) or equivalent grade C or above, Previous experience in a public sector organisation or health care setting
• Knowledge of dealing with members of the public, healthcare professionals, interaction with patients and carers, Experience of product selection, stock maintenance
• Customer service experience
  
  Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the biggest, most ambitious and most progressive NHS Trusts in the country. We are a family of ten hospitals across six separate sites and managed clinical services, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care to highly specialised regional and national services.
Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of Manchester's diverse population. We'll do this by building an organisation which:
• excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching;
• attracts develops and retains great people;
• and is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider., Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here. You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You'll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust. Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today., As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.