Assistant Technical Officer

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the Mile End Pharmacy Dispensary team. You will assist in providing high quality pharmacy service, undertake dispensary activities, and support technical staff. Candidates should have completed a Level 2 pharmacy service apprenticeship or equivalent, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This role is essential for maintaining the dispensary's operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Completed pharmacy service assistant apprenticeship or equivalent pharmacy services modules at level 2.
• Work experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Mental Health Experience.

Responsibilities

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

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

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent pharmacy services modules

GCSE passes at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

We have an opportunity 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.

For any further information please contact Lianne Zammitt or Jennifer Clifford on 0204 591 9100.

Main duties of the job

• To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trusto
• To undertake general dispensary and distribution activities including ward based top upso
• To assist 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

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.

Person Specification

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.

Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, E1 4DG