Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy

NHS Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization in East Kilbride seeks a Pharmacy Technician to manage Non-Stock medicines at the ward. The role requires two years of experience, a Level II SVQ, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include generous leave, NHS pension membership, and a supportive work environment. This is a full-time, permanent position based at the University Hospital Hairmyres.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Two years experience as an assistant technical officer.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Order and receive Non-Stock medicines onto the ward.
• Ensure safe and efficient pharmacy product use at ward level.

Skills

Scottish Vocational Qualification Level II

Hospital practice experience

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work under pressure

IT skills

Education

Scottish Vocational Qualification Level II

Job description

The Role

To ensure the Non-Stock medicines are ordered and received onto the ward in an efficient and timely manner and for them to follow the patient throughout their hospital stay, ensuring a safe and efficient use of Pharmacy Products at ward level.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Scottish Vocational Qualification Level II
• Two years experience as an assistant technical officer.
• Experience in hospital practice
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload and work under pressure.
• Able to work under their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Commitment to CPD / Self motivation
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate customer awareness/focus.
• Willingness to contribute to the general working of the pharmacy department.

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It would be great if you also have

• Experience of leading a team and/or supervising others.
• Ability to provide feedback to others
• IT skills

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in pharmacy within University Hospital Hairmyres

The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Lesley Kay, Pharmacy Distribution Manager

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.

Equal Opportunities

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.