Assistant Technical Officer, Dispensary Support

NHS Jobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Coventry is recruiting an Assistant Technical Officer to support the Dispensary team with training and education activities. You will help identify training gaps and ensure staff are kept up to date with all aspects of the service, and support local inductions for new dispensary staff.

You will liaise with the Education and Training team, Medicines Management, and Procurement to support recalls, investigate stock discrepancies, promote good housekeeping, maintain accurate records,

Qualifications

• Identify training gaps and support staff training within the dispensary.

Responsibilities

• Identify training gaps and support staff training within the dispensary.
• Assist in local inductions for dispensary staff.
• Investigate stock discrepancies with Medicines Management and Procurement.
• Assist with product recalls to remove stock from wards and departments.
• Review errors to identify actions that reduce risk and promote learning.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a safe working environment; keep records up to date.

Skills

Stock management

Training coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Assistant Technical Officer, Dispensary Support

To identify training gaps and work alongside the Training and Education and Pharmacy Operations team to ensure that all pharmacy staff within the dispensary are appropriately trained in all aspects of the service. To support the Education and Training team in ensuring that pharmacy dispensary staff receive a comprehensive local induction and updates in all areas of the service. To support the investigation of stock discrepancies liaising with the Operations Team, Medicines Management and Ward Stock Supply Co-ordinator and Procurement Team, assisting in any corrective action if necessary. To assist in all activities associated with product recalls ensuring stock is removed promptly from all wards, theatres and departments if necessary. Assist in regularly reviewing errors occurring within the department, with the aim of identifying actions to reduce risk and learning. Participate and encourage others to ensure good housekeeping is maintained, including supporting the dispensary reception team. Maintain a safe environment at all times. Ensure records of work (inpatient orders etc.) are maintained and accurately filed. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.