Specialist Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary Supervisor

NHS; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust seeks a Specialist Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary Supervisor at Furness General Hospital. The role requires managing workflows, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care through effective pharmacy services. Relevant qualifications and experience in a pharmacy setting are essential to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience managing workflow in a dispensary.
• Supervision of staff and training of new Technicians.
• Experience in clinical trials and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations within the Dispensary.
• Liaise with medical and nursing staff.
• Support stock management and governance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Education

NVQ 3 - Pharmacy services

BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences

Good basic education in GCSE level or equivalent

Accredited checking qualification

Tools

JAC computer system

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Specialist Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary Supervisor

The closing date is 07 July 2025

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Dispenser to take the next step in their career and become the Dispensary Supervisor at Furness General Hospital Pharmacy.

Applicants must have experience in managing the workflow in a busy dispensary, have excellent communication skills, be able to supervise workflow and have completed their NVQ 2 -Pharmacy services or equivalent relevant experience and BTEC level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level qualification.

We are forward thinking and focused on the highest quality of services for our patients.

Full time applicants only due to the need for service continuity.

If you are ready for a new challenge then get your application in today.

Main duties of the job

Ability to prioritise workload with good attention to detail and accuracy

To train ATOs, SATOs, Student Technicians and new Technicians on designated procedures as determined by the Senior Technicians.

To be responsible for the day to day operations within the Dispensary, including assessment of workload to ensure that service objectives are met and escalate when required to a Senior Technician.

To be responsible for liaising with medical staff and Nursing staff on the delivery of service including alerting on potential problems and avoiding unnecessary delays for patients without compromising the required standards either in support of or in the absence of the senior Technician

Support stock management and governance with ongoing projects, stock control and training.

Full training will be given for this role.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good basic education in GCSE level or equavalent-includinh numeracy and literacy
• NVQ 3 - Pharmacy services or equivalent relevent experience
• BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level qualification
• Accredited checking qualification or completion of equivalent in house training.
• Willingness to attend courses

Experience

• Consistent ability to perform in all aspects of specialist area at SATO level
• Experience of training and supervising staff
• Considerable experience in Hospital Pharmacy or other Pharmacy setting
• Experience in dispensing medication, drug receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance
• Considerable experience of JAC computer system
• Considerable Experience in aseptic preparation
• Experience in clinical trials
• Experience in data analysis

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£26,530 to £29,114 a yearper annum pro rata