Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a part time (20 hours per week) Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer post has become available in the Pharmacy Department at Russells Hall Hospital working within Pharmacy Aseptic Services. The Pharmacy Aseptic Unit is a sterile unit that prepares sterile medication for patients in the hospital. Training is available to provide the post holder with skills to perform duties of extensive, specialist cleaning, transfer disinfection, stock control, order completion, unpacking goods, receiving goods, record keeping, monitoring the environment, general housekeeping duties and aseptic dispensing. Although training will be given to the post holder, previous experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit or clean room environment and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice is desirable. The post will also include working rotational weekends and bank holidays. You should be eager to learn, flexible, reliable and able to work accurately. The successful candidate must have GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above in English and Maths. Individuals with NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services would be welcome. Relevant certificates must be produced at interview Opening hours for the unit are between 7.30am to 5.20pm. For an informal discussion please contact Adele Forrest, Principal Technician - Aseptic Services on Tel. 01384 244031 or email: adele.forrest@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
As a permanent member of the aseptic team your responsibilities will include: Aseptic manufacture and preparation processes in sterile conditions using specialist equipment. Performing stock management Performing environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit Performing physical monitoring of the aseptic unit Completing specialised cleaning of the aseptic unit Please see full job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Unit accreditation within specialised area, and/or equivalent experience, e.g. validated training as a Pharmacy Assistant.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Has good dexterity and ability to work within standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Previous (recent) experience working in a pharmacy (e.g. Saturday/vacation work)
- Experience of stock management and stock control systems
- Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Self-motivating within the workplace.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities.
- Committed to own training.
- Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good written/oral communication skills.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Unit accreditation within specialised area, and/or equivalent experience, e.g. validated training as a Pharmacy Assistant.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Has good dexterity and ability to work within standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Previous (recent) experience working in a pharmacy (e.g. Saturday/vacation work)
- Experience of stock management and stock control systems
- Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills, to be a good team player and able to work alone
Interests & Motivation to the Job
Essential
- Self-motivating within the workplace.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities.
- Committed to own training.
- Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good written/oral communication skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
