Assistant Technical Officer- Stores and Distribution

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer in the stores and distribution area. The role involves delivering ward services and supporting both in-patients and out-patients with pharmaceutical services.

The post requires flexibility, motivation and the ability to work with the pharmacy team and follow strict procedures. Full time hours include weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Flexible, highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic person.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with the ward and pharmacy teams and follow strict procedures.

Responsibilities

• Telephone duties: answer queries and take ad hoc orders.
• Assemble orders for distribution to wards and dispensaries; receive medicines for onward supply.
• Undertake stock ordering and supply for wards.
• Maintain stock storage levels and ensure adherence to good distribution practice.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels on wards and departments via the ward top‑up service.
• Participate in the day‑to‑day operation of the automated dispensing robot.

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer Static Band 2 – Stores and Distribution

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Full time– 37.5 hours per week, to include weekends and bank holiday working

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer in the stores and distribution area. You will join our dedicated team delivering ward services at University Hospital of North Midlands.

We are looking for a flexible, highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic person to provide a pharmaceutical service to our in-patients and out-patients.

You must have excellent organisational and communication skills and you will need to be able to work effectively with the existing team both at ward level and within the pharmacy directorate. You will need to be methodical, accurate and be able to follow strict procedures.

The Role Is Varied And Will Include

• Telephone duties which includes answering queries and taking adhoc orders
• Assembly of orders for distribution to wards and dispensaries, the receipt of medicines for onward supply to wards and departments
• Undertake stock ordering and supply for wards
• Maintaining stock storage and levels and adhering to good distribution practice
• Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels of medicines on wards and departments by participating in the pharmacy ward top up service
• Participate in the day to day running of the automated dispensing robot.

The post holder will work as part of a pharmacy team of Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver the pharmacy service to UHNM

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jenny Wright Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician – Stores and Distribution Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01782 674533

Alternatively you can contact Peter Conway - Supply Chain Manager on 01782 674516 [e-mail]