Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Barrow-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Barrow-upon-Humber is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Pharmacy department. The role includes delivering medications safely and efficiently while maintaining stock levels. No pharmacy experience is essential, but a commitment to training for an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services is required. The position offers competitive salary and generous annual leave benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ 2 and BTEC in Pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy Pharmacy department ensuring effective service.
• Deliver medication to wards and departments adhering to standards.
• Maintain stock levels and perform general cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Good basic education to GCSE level or equivalent

Willing to work towards NVQ 2 in Pharmacy services

Job description

Job summary: 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 and although Pharmacy experience is not essential for this post, you must be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services.

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

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role involve working in a busy Pharmacy department ensuring a safe and effective service is provided.

Main duties of this role will be the safe and efficient delivery of medication to the wards/departments whilst adhering to legislation, national and local standards and procedures in all tasks performed.

Other duties may include other ATO duties such as pack downs/over labelling, replenishing emergency drug boxes, expiry date checking and reception duties, maintain stock and consumable levels ensuring stock rotation within designated areas in accordance with procedures, to perform general tidying and non-domestic cleaning duties in the department as needed, ensuring the safe disposal of waste.

NHS Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Pay and benefits in line with Agenda for Change Band 6/7 salary scales.
• Generous Annual Leave: 27 days (pro rata) plus 8 public holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension Scheme: A competitive NHS pension for financial security.
• Learning & Development: Opportunities for training, career progression, and further education, with full support for continuous professional development.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Good basic education to GCSE level or equivalent - Including numeracy & literacy
• Willing to work towards NVQ 2 and BTEC - Pharmacy services

Experience

• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Good communication skills, written / oral
• Basic computer experience / keyboard skills
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure

Personal Qualities

• Team player
• Ability to work alone
• Reliable, Honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the trusts 7 day working policy
• Ability to travel as required

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.