Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to support pharmacists and technicians at Tameside General Hospital. You will be responsible for dispensing services and providing support to the healthcare team. Training will be offered for candidates without prior pharmacy experience. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. This is a permanent position, offering a full-time schedule with various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free eye tests and health checks

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience is advantageous, but training will be provided.
• Must undertake a GPhC approved course in Pharmacy Stock Management.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists and technical staff in Pharmacy.
• Visit wards as part of pharmaceutical service.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grades A-C or equivalent

Training to NVQ2 level or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer Band 2 37.5 hours per week - Permanent

Working within the Pharmacy Department at Tameside General Hospital, this role supports our team of pharmacists and technicians in the provision of a dispensing and distribution service to wards, departments and clinics within the Trust.

Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for those with no experience.

You will also undertake a GPhC approved course in Pharmacy Stock Management.

GCSEs in Maths and English at grades A-C (or equivalent) and basic computer knowledge are desirable, but functional skills can be undertaken alongside the stock management course.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Pharmacists and technical staff working in the Dispensary, Aseptic Dispensing Unit and Pharmacy Receipt & Distribution.
• Visit hospital wards and departments as part of the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Good general education, preferably Mathematics and English at GCSE level or functional skills will be offered.
• Training to NVQ2 level, or equivalent, attained or will be provided.

Experience (Desirable)

• Recent experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
• Recent experience of working in another public / customer service industry.

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients and service users, particularly by telephone.
• Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas.

Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)

• Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems.

Other Factors (Essential)

• Able to meet the demands of a busy department.
• Able to work as part of a large team.
• Able to lift and move manual loads (i.e. pharmacy boxes ; deliveries).
• Reliable and dependable.
• Trustworthy with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good timekeeper.

Other Factors (Desirable)

• Practical, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Benefits

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

EEO Statement

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer Details

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW

Website: https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/