Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lancaster seeks a motivated individual for a pharmacy role. The position offers a chance to gain NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services while ensuring safe delivery of medications and participating in a patient-focused pharmacy team. The role involves working varied hours with weekend and holiday rotations, emphasizing teamwork and adherence to healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual required.
• Ability to work as a team member and individually.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient delivery and collection of medication.
• Dispensing medications for inpatients.
• Maintaining stock and consumable levels in Pharmacy.

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services

Job description

Royal Lancaster Infirmary 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 9.30 to 18:00 with participation in rotational weekend and bank holiday rota.

Shifts will be allocated 6 weeks in advance.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient delivery and collection of medication / pharmacy orders to the wards/departments.
• Dispensing medications for inpatients.
• Carrying out ATO duties including pack downs/over labelling, replenishing emergency drug boxes, expiry date checking and reception duties.
• To adhere to legislation, national and local standards and procedures in all tasks performed.
• To participate in the introduction and use of new technology and techniques in accordance with the needs of the service.
• To acquire with training, a working knowledge of the pharmacy computer system in order to use as required following departmental policies and procedures.
• To maintain stock and consumable levels in Pharmacy and at Ward level, 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.
• Awareness of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations for the storage, handling and disposal of pharmaceutical products.

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.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.