Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering top-quality patient care. This exciting part-time role in the pharmacy team at Ormskirk Hospital offers the chance to develop medicines management practices in a modern pharmacy setting. You'll engage in essential stock control and support pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, providing a supportive environment for career development and staff recognition. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career Development Opportunities

NHS Benefits

Staff Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include qualifications, skills, and experience in pharmacy.
• Experience in stock management and working with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Participate in stock receipt, storage, and rotation.
• Assist in ward topping-up services and stock ordering.
• Maintain accurate stock records and check expiry dates.

Skills

Medicines Management

Stock Control

Communication Skills

Education

Pharmacy Qualification

Tools

EMIS Pharmacy System

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

About

Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest Trusts.

The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites, covering areas including St Helens, Knowsley, Halton, Southport, Ormskirk, and parts of Liverpool. Our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care that offers the best experience for patients and their families.

We are committed to Care, Safety, Pathways, Systems, and Communication, and our staff are recognized through national awards for their expertise.

Our Values

Our behaviour and values are embedded in the organisation, developed through extensive staff engagement. We are KIND, OPEN, and INCLUSIVE.

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Key Details

• Location: Ormskirk Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ, Merseyside
• Contract: Permanent, Part-time (32 hours/week)
• Salary: £24,169 per annum, pro-rata (NHS AfC: Band 2)
• Specialty: Pharmacy
• Interview date: 20/05/2025

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our pharmacy team at Southport & Ormskirk sites. The role involves developing medicines management practices, stock control, and working within a modernised pharmacy setting at Ormskirk & District Hospital.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in stock receipt, storage, and rotation.
• Assist in ward topping-up services and stock ordering using the EMIS Pharmacy system.
• Maintain accurate stock records, check expiry dates, and ensure proper disposal of waste.
• Support pharmacy operations, including liaising with staff and handling queries.
• Participate in training, audits, and service development activities.

Additional Information

We value diversity and are committed to equality, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including disabled individuals and armed forces veterans. We support flexible working arrangements and offer staff recognition, career development, and NHS benefits.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, including qualifications, skills, and experience. The role involves handling sensitive information and working with vulnerable populations, requiring appropriate checks and compliance with legal requirements.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the vacancy may close before the deadline if sufficient applications are received. For assistance or reasonable adjustments, contact [email protected]