Pharmacy Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you motivated, enthusiastic and well organised? Then we need you!
The Trust has recently invested in the expansion of the pharmacy ‘top-up’ service. We are looking for individuals like you to join our existing, friendly team.
Your role within Stores and Distribution will include visiting wards and departments as part of the IV Fluid and Ward top-up service; receipting, preparing and dispatching of goods and recycling of medicines. Prior experience of stock management would be desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given. Successful applicants will be supported to complete an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy service skills.
General duties associated with the Central Pharmacy Stores & Distribution Service, including goods-receipting, IV Fluid top-up service, ward top-up, recycling, picking, packing and dispatch of goods to the wards and departments. Computer data input on the Pharmacy Stock Control System.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close on 19th February 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 27th February 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
