Job Description

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.



Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking? Are you looking for weekday or weekend hours to work? Are you looking for a new and rewarding opportunity within the NHS, one that provides training and on-going development opportunities? This is an exciting and ideal chance for those looking for casual work during the week or at the weekends.



Previous pharmacy experience would be advantageous, however full training and support will be provided. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to contribute towards developing our services. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and you will

need to be able to work effectively with the existing team within the Pharmacy Department.

Main duties will include but are not limited to:

Reception duties including answering the phones in a prompt and courteous manner whilst providing cover to the reception including receiving prescriptions, checking payment exemptions and taking payment where appropriate (County Stafford only)



Booking in the prescriptions via the Tracking system



Ensuring the timely return of completed prescriptions back to the wards to support patient discharge



Undertake stock ordering and supply for wards



Maintaining stock storage and levels



Ensure that the dispensary has adequate supplies of medicine bottles, bags spoons, measures and syringes and ordering these on a when required basis



Ensure equipment used in the dispensary is clean and ready for everyday use



University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.



We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.



Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.



For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.