B4 Specialist Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer- Dispensary

University Hospitals Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated Specialist Pharmacy Assistant to join their expanding team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement in the pharmacy field, particularly for those looking to transition from community to hospital settings. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of pharmacy services to patients and staff. With a strong focus on patient safety and high-quality care, this position provides in-service development training and the chance to cultivate valuable leadership skills within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and committed to making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Training and Development Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Investments

Qualifications

• Must hold a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake an accuracy checking qualification.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage the flow of work in Dispensary Services.
• Support training and supervision of pre-registration technicians.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

IT Skills

Leadership

Education

GCSEs in Mathematics, English and Science

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

National Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy-related systems

Job description

B4 Specialist Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer- Dispensary

The closing date is 6th Jan 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited from all qualified dispensing assistants including those who are community-based with no previous hospital experience. This is an excellent opportunity to further your pharmacy career and break into the hospital sector.

The successful candidate will support the Specialist Pharmacy Technician -- Dispensary Services by proactively co-ordinating and managing the flow of work through Dispensary Services throughout the day to ensure an efficient and safe pharmacy service to patients and staff. This role will proactively ensure that staffing and appropriate processes are in place to support the Pharmacy Service.

You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient-focused service.

This role would suit someone who is committed to providing high-quality patient safety-focused care utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a large team.

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and management skills.

The required candidates must have excellent organisational and time management skills as they will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing the flow of work through Dispensary Services throughout the day to ensure an efficient and safe pharmacy service to patients and staff. They will need to have good attention to detail and be happy working flexibly within a team.

Responsibilities

1. Meet the essential criteria of the job specification
2. Hold a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (formerly NVQ) Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification or equivalent.
3. Be willing to undertake an accuracy checking qualification or already hold an Accredited Checking Assistant award.
4. Dispensing for in and out-patients
5. Accuracy checking in-patient medication
6. Stock control
7. Reception and telephones duties
8. Checking and assembling items for ward stock and emergency drug boxes
9. Preparing controlled drug orders
10. Topping up the emergency cupboard
11. Supporting the training and supervision of pre-registration technicians and other support staff
12. Participating in late nights, weekends and bank holidays

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

• Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
• Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Person specification

Qualifications

1. GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4)
2. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Support Staff or equivalent
3. Have or are willing to work towards National Level 3 qualification (e.g. ILM Level 3 or similar) or hold equivalent experience
4. Have or are working towards evidence of working accurately, such as the West Midlands Dispensing Accuracy Assessment or equivalent
5. Have or are working towards a Controlled Drug dispensing competency
6. Accuracy Checking For Dispensing Assistants (National framework)

Experience

1. Previous recent experience working in pharmacy
2. Experience in dealing with patients, healthcare professionals at all levels, the general public and challenging situations
3. Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
4. Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
5. Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing systems
6. Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
7. Understands the need for delivering a cost-effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
8. Experience of managing and leading a team
9. Experience in staff training
10. Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information

Additional Criteria

1. Excellent team player but also able to work alone
2. Ability to manage, supervise, train and motivate others
3. Excellent IT skills covering a range of systems such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and pharmacy-related systems
4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of people
5. Ability to manage own work and prioritise effectively
6. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work safely and accurately under pressure
7. Ability to make decisions in the best interest of the service
8. Ability to reflect on own practice and learn from experience
9. Ability to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level
10. Ability to work to set procedures and relevant guidance
11. Ability to recognise professional and personal limitations referring to appropriate person when necessary
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
13. Ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative
14. Ability to travel to all UHB sites
15. Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
16. Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)
17. Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values

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.

For help with your application, contact:

01213718730

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1090947DO

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH