Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the ELFT Hackney Pharmacy Team in London. This role involves supporting pharmacy activities across inpatient wards, maintaining stock, and ensuring high-quality service. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent.
• GCSE/Equivalent passes in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of high quality pharmacy services.
• Undertake general dispensary and distribution activities.
• Support technical/professional staff in department operations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services

GCSE/Equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

We have a for vacancy for a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the ELFT Hackney Pharmacy Team. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, participating in the full range of inpatient wards and 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 hold the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent

For any further information please contact Susana Fontelo or Seda Alparslan on 0208 5107250

Main duties of the job

o 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

• NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services - Whole qualification or at least part of it
• GCSE/Equivalent passes in English and Maths

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 interest in Pharmacy
• 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.

Pharmacy Department, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health

Pharmacy Department, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health