Assistant Technical Officer

East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer for its Mile End Pharmacy Dispensary team. The role involves assisting with pharmacy services, maintaining good relationships with staff, and developing new skills in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have completed relevant apprenticeship programs and possess experience in a hospital pharmacy setting. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Completed the pharmacy service assistant apprenticeship or equivalent modules.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is preferred.
• Understanding of good policies and procedures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the provision of pharmacy service to patients.
• Undertaking dispensary and distribution activities.
• Supporting technical and professional staff in department operations.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work unsupervised

Time management

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent

GCSE passes at grade C or above in English and Maths

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the Mile End Pharmacy Dispensary team. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, participating in the full range of dispensing activities. They will also provide top up duties to ensure stock is maintained in the most appropriate way.

You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in an ever changing environment.

You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within the pharmacy and the hospital.

All applicants must have completed the pharmacy service assistant apprenticeship or equivalent pharmacy services modules at level 2, covering law & ethics, assembly, supply, and handling stock.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include:

• Assisting with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust
• Undertaking general dispensary and distribution activities including ward based top ups
• Assisting the technical and professional staff in the day-to-day running of the Department

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Job responsibilities and Person Specification

Please note that the job description and person specification are available upon request.

Education/ Qualification/ Training

• Level 2 Apprenticeship/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent pharmacy services modules
• GCSE passes at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

• Work experience in a hospital pharmacy
• Mental Health Experience
• Experience of directing & instructing staff
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Experience of problem solving
• Experience of ordering and invoicing

Knowledge and Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised in an organised manner
• Ability to plan work & meet targets
• Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
• Understands the need for written policies and procedures
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality

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.