Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Job summary

Permanent

Part time, 25 hours per week,

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our Pharmacy Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be based in the aseptic unit and will assist in the provision of high risk injectable medicines for patients at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

Our team prepare and dispense bespoke doses of parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and IV antibiotics. We also supply a variety of emergency kits and prepare non-sterile extemporaneous medicines when required.

We are committed to providing a safe and quality patient centred service. Applicants should be motivated, have good communication skills, and be able to work well as part of a team. They must have the ability to use initiative and work autonomously at times. It is essential that they can work accurately and efficiently whilst following established procedures.

Previous experience of working in a pharmacy environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given. You must have, or be willing to undertake as part of the role, an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills or equivalent.

Unqualified applicants would start as a Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer, progressing to Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer upon completion of the NVQ Level 2.

If you would like more information about the post please contact Rachael Stenton or Leanne Price, Lead Pharmacy Technicians Technical Services, on 01709 424279.

Main duties of the job

- Working with the Technical Services team and members of the wider Pharmacy Department.

- Assist in the preparation of injectable medicines. Dispensing injectable medicines.

- Partaking in the maintenance and monitoring of the aseptic unit and equipment.

- Ensuring that stocks are replenished and that facilities and equipment are ready to use.

- Assist in the training and supervision of new and less qualified staff.

- Undertake training and validation appropriate to the role.

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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