Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Dudley is seeking a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to assist in various pharmacy operations. The role includes stock control, dispensing, and cleaning duties, along with training opportunities towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English, and relevant pharmacy experience would be advantageous. This position provides a supportive environment aimed at high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Recently worked in a pharmacy or pharmacy stores.
• Working towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Good organisational skills and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities within the pharmacy.
• Support senior technicians with planned work.
• Conduct specialist cleaning duties in the pharmacy.

Skills

Stock management

Dispensing experience

Good communication

Numeracy skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

An exciting opportunity for Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers have become available within the Pharmacy Department at Russells Hall Hospital. The duties will include stock control, dispensing, specialist cleaning, order completion, unpacking goods received and record keeping. The job also involves moving and handling of drug deliveries and bulk fluids.

Training is available to provide the post holder with skills to visit wards, dispense and issue medicine stocks. Individuals with recent dispensing/relevant experience would be welcome.

This is a rotational post which will involve working in different areas of the Pharmacy - distribution, dispensary and aseptic unit.

Here at the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring, and effective services because people matter.

Main duties of the job

To assist with the smooth running of the daily activities of their area of work and also to provide assistance to other pharmacy staff working within their work area.

The pharmacy provides a service 7 days a week.

To undertake planned work under the supervision of relevant Senior Technicians.

Work will be supported by the provision of clear standard operating procedures and under the guidance of Senior Pharmacy Technician.

To assist in specialist cleaning duties within the pharmacy.

A structured, competency-based scheme will support the post holder in training to the standard of NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above

Knowledge and Training

• Committed to own training
• Have or working towards NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Unit accreditation within specialised area, and/or equivalent experience, e.g. validated training as pharmacy support worker.

Experience

• Experience of stock management and stock control systems.
• Recent previous experience working in a pharmacy/pharmacy stores.

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Ability to mix with existing staff.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Self-Motivating within the workplace.

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities.
• Ability to work regular week hours extended hours, weekends and bank holidays

Physical Skills

• IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc.
• Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
• Able to commute between places of work to meet requirements of the post/service.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services

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.