Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pharmacy department at Furness General Hospital, where you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective medication services. The position is suitable for those looking to enter the pharmacy field, with opportunities for training and career progression while working within a supportive team. Flexible hours with benefits include generous annual leave and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave: 27 days plus 8 public holidays

NHS pension scheme

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual required.
• Pharmacy experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient delivery of medication to wards and departments.
• Packing, relabeling, and replenishing emergency drug boxes.
• Stock maintenance, cleaning, and waste disposal.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work individually

Attention to detail

Education

Willingness to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Furness General Hospital Pharmacy department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to become part of our team.

You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis. Although pharmacy experience is not essential for this position, you must be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Hours of work are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 13:00 to 18:00, with participation in rotational weekend and bank holiday rotas.

The main duties involve working in a busy pharmacy department to ensure a safe and effective service is provided. Responsibilities include the safe and efficient delivery of medication to wards and departments, adhering to legislation, standards, and procedures. Additional duties may include packing, relabeling, replenishing emergency drug boxes, expiry date checks, reception duties, stock maintenance, stock rotation, tidying, cleaning, and waste disposal.

NHS Benefits Include

• Competitive salary in line with Agenda for Change Band 6/7 scales.
• Generous annual leave: 27 days (pro-rata) plus 8 public holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension scheme with a competitive NHS pension.
• Opportunities for training, career progression, and professional development with support for continuous education.

Our hospitals include Furness General Hospital (FGH), Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH), along with community healthcare facilities across Morecambe Bay.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Gayle Mansell, Lead Pharmacy Technician, at [e-mail] or 01229491126.