Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative, integrated healthcare organisation which continues to develop at pace. The Pharmacy Department has recently installed 2 new dispensing robots alongside a complete refit of the Department and a commitment to become a fully digital Department to complement our existing EPMA system. As a Department we set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be outstanding and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients. At this exciting time in our development, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Assistant Technical Officer to join our dynamic Dispensary Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Dispensary and Stores environment helping to deliver an efficient service by working as part of a fantastic team to reach set targets. The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, work effectively as part of a team, be enthusiastic and have excellent organisational and communication skills. The candidate will also share our vision to deliver high quality, evidence-based and cost-effective services for patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed person who is keen to build and develop their knowledge and skills within the Pharmacy setting. Working as part of the Dispensary Team, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake and complete an NVQ Level 2 (if not already achieved) whilst working full time within the Dispensary and Stores areas of the Pharmacy Department. Main daily duties will include the labelling and assembly of medications, working on Reception, general housekeeping duties and receiving in stock deliveries. This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours a week, including late nights, weekend and bank holiday commitments on a rota basis. If you are looking for a new challenge in a forward thinking Pharmacy Department we would be very interested in hearing from you.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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