Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join its dynamic pharmacy department. This exciting role offers the opportunity to supply medications and assist in dispensing for both in-patients and out-patients. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and supporting the healthcare community. With full training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for those eager to learn and grow in the pharmacy field. Join a team that values compassion and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and able to prioritize work effectively.
• No previous pharmacy experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supply medications to service users across the Trust.
• Dispense in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Team player

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.

We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services.

We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.

As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work. There's never been a better time to join us.

Key Details

Location:
Site Trustwide
Town Trustwide
Postcode CT1 3NG
Major / Minor Region Kent

Contract Type & Working Pattern:
Contract Permanent
Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time, 37.5 hours per week)

• Full time
• Flexible working

Salary:
Salary £24,169 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Grade (Band 2)

Job Overview
East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust (EKUFT) has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust.

Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines.

No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in-house training will be given.

We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. While applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enroll and will be supported to work towards this qualification.

Previous applicants need not apply

Advert:
As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department.

You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.

You will be able to deal with inquiries in an efficient, polite and courteous manner, providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.

To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures.

Working for Our Organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applicant Requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential Criteria:

• Work effectively under pressure
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Team Player

Desirable Criteria:

• NVQ level 2- Dispensing

Skills
Essential Criteria:

• Experience of working within a Customer service setting

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working within a Pharmacy setting

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:
Name: Sarah Edwards
Job Title: Dispensary Manager
Email Address: [email protected]