Assistant Technical Officer - Stores and Distribution

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a highly motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves answering queries, assembling orders, maintaining stock, and working closely with both pharmacy and ward staff. Candidates must demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to follow strict procedures. This position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Supportive team environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Flexible, highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic.
• Must work effectively with the pharmacy team and ward staff.
• Methodical and accurate with a strong adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Answering queries and taking adhoc orders.
• Assembling orders for distribution.
• Maintaining stock levels and storage for medicines.
• Participating in the automated dispensing robot operations.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow strict procedures

Job description

Overview

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

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.

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 our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. 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.