Senior Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant -STEP 3 to 4

The purpose of this job is to assist in the smooth running of the Dispensary, taking a lead role in monitoring the Dispensary tracker system to ensure that targets are met.
To undertake planned work supported by the provision of clear standard operating procedures and under the guidance and supervision of the Dispensary Manager.
To supervise allocated staff to the dispensary, prioritising work in conjunction with the team leader.
Liaise and provide support to the 7-day home delivery service.
Play an active role in future developments of pharmacy services and staff. Apply knowledge and experience underpinned by appropriate training and qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
A full and comprehensive training package will be provided.
Once these are completed the post holder will be able to apply for the opportunity to study for a Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians via the Pharmacy training request panel.
The post-holder will participate in our late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.
Senior Assistant Technical Officers may be asked to provide support on any of the Trust sites.

Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible, We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust's policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum 'essential' criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.
We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to 'call out' any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.
We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.
We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.
By submitting an application for a position with this organisation, you are declaring that the information given is true and complete, any deliberate omission, falsification or misrepresentation will be grounds for rejecting the application or subsequent dismissal, and where applicable, for positions that requires registration with a professional body, you authorise us to make the required employer checks on your professional registration status.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.
Applicants MUST ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form otherwise their application may not be considered.
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Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding pharmacy services in a fast paced hospital environment? If so then we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual that will help shape this service. As an innovative Pharmacy Department continually expanding our services we are looking to expand our qualified pharmacy technician workforce further.
You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional staff, working and supporting our ward services teams.
We are looking for Senior Pharmacy Assistant with strong interpersonal skills. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communications skills, a patient-centred attitude, the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and have the motivation to strive for continued improvement, working towards our STEP 3 to 4 programme.
Applicants should have a GCSE grade C or above, or an equivalent in both Maths and English
Hours of work will be 7.5hrs daily weekdays, 8:50 - 5.20pm and late nights on a rota basis, late night hours will be 11:00 - 7:30pm. Part time hours will be considered.
The post holder will be required to participate on weekends/bank holiday working on a rota basis to support a seven-day service.