Senior Dispensing Technical Officer

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater Manchester seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to supervise and train staff within the dispensary. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a pharmacy environment and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a leading NHS Trust.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a hospital or community pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of dispensary systems required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Dispensing Pharmacy Assistants.
• Maximize efficiency and accuracy in the dispensary.
• Participate in full dispensary duties.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Accuracy under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services

4 GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

37.5 hours per week, worked over 7 days with rest days allocated for weekend working.

If you are working within the Pharmacy environment as a Pharmacy Assistant and are looking for the next step on your career path this role will be of interest to you.

We are looking for a team member who has experience of supervising staff and working in a hospital or community pharmacy environment that we can develop.

The post holder will be involved in the supervision of a team of Dispensing Pharmacy Assistants in the dispensary at The Royal Oldham Hospital. This role will be responsible for supervising, training and supporting all dispensary staff and trainees, whilst maximising efficiency and accuracy in the dispensary.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we\'re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

What we offer

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Apply and information

To undertake this role you must be able to supervise staff on a day to day basis, work accurately under pressure, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service.

You will need knowledge and experience of dispensary systems and hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or 4 GCSE\'s including English and Maths. You will also participate in full dispensary duties.

About the Northern Care Alliance

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

EEO and additional information

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

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