Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join their pharmacy team. This role, requiring a level 2 pharmacy qualification, involves leading a team, dispensing medication, and ensuring high-quality service. The successful candidate will receive full in-house training, and the position is part-time at 24 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in dispensary & ward supply services.
• Ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate a team of Assistant Technical Officers.
• Ensure comprehensive, high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and expand the service provided.

Skills

Excellent verbal skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to forward plan

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

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Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women's has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer who has a level 2 pharmacy related qualification to join our growing pharmacy team covering Maternity leave for 24 hours per week.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our pharmacy department, you will have the opportunity to work in a varied role, develop your experience and skills while working in an expanding team.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

• Lead and Co-ordinating a team of Assistant Technical Officers
• Dispensing
• Assembly and supply of medication to hospital wards/departments
• Housekeeping
• Answering the telephone
• Stock control
• Handling orders
• Ward top-ups
• Dealing directly with patients and other hospital staff under supervision
• Contacting suppliers
• Supporting Pharmacy Technicians

Some lifting is essential in this post.

The successful candidate will receive full in-house training.

This post is 24 hours per week, there will be also be additional weekend and bank holiday requirements on a rota basis as part of this role.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-pla...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Description

Job Summary

1. Lead and co-ordinate a team of Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs), and Trainee Pharmacy Technicians in ward supply & dispensary sections across the Trust.

2. Ensure that the contribution to the provision of the service is comprehensive, of high quality and cost effective.

3. Ensure ward supply & dispensary services are achieved whilst adhering to policies and procedures and are delivered in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.

4. Training and develop staff in ward supply & dispensary services.

5. To perform the personal development appraisals of staff.

6. Develop and expand the service currently provided when required

7. Writing of Pharmacy ward supply & dispensary procedures with managers.

8. Manage ward/clinic stock reviews with liaison with ward managers and pharmacy staff.

9. To attend meetings when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with the effective and efficient day to day operations of the Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

2. Develop the roles of Assistant Technical Officers and highlight training needs within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

3. Participate in internal audits.

4. Ensure own skills in all relevant areas are maintained and up-to-date.

5. Ensure that events which fall outside procedure are documented and brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.

6. Use of computer systems including Meditech, intranet / internet and other programs to produce documentation.

7. Ensure accurate stock control, costing and traceability; monitoring stock rotation and managing manual ordering.

8. Ability to undertake all duties within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

9. Supervise all support operations within the Ward Supply & Dispensary Areas.

10. Continually assess, update and implement training manuals for support staff within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

11. Ensure that all housekeeping duties are carried out in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.

12. Participate in the recruitment of support staff.

13. When required carry out duties in other sections of the pharmacy department.

14. Participate in, and co-operate with, individual personal assessment and continuing education programmes in order to keep abreast of pharmaceutical matters and legislative changes which affect pharmacy.

15. Participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate.

16. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.

17. Participate and co-operate in Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, weekends, early morning and evening services as per departmental arrangements.

18. To undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

19. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such are the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours or working, after discussion and reasonable notice.

20. Ensure that total confidentiality is upheld at all times throughout Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience in dispensary & ward supply services
• Ability to train staff

Desirable criteria

• Participation in developmental projects

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Diplomatic
• Works on own initiative
• Works as a team player
• Efficient
• Leads by example

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Sufficient command of English Language
• Excellent verbal skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to forward plan
• Ability to understand role and service priorities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability and willingness to manage change
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to suggest developmental change
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).

The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed, flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered.

If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust's recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.

LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Liverpool Women's Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 256.6KB)
• risk ID (PDF, 440.6KB)
• Recruitment Documents (PDF, 834.5KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 9.7MB)