University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO)

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Pharmacy Dispensary Team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO)

The Pharmacy Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary is looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join the team.

Working within the Pharmacy main dispensary and on the wards, the post will involve ordering and dispensing medications for in-patients and those being discharged from hospital. You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis.

Working Pattern is Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 with weekend and Bank Holiday work as part of a rotation.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role giving you the opportunity to work within our busy dispensary team ensuring timely turnaround of medications for inpatients and discharges.

You would also have the opportunity to join our ward based teams, working at ward level to ensure our inpatients have the medication they need throughout their stay.

We try to ensure the SATO role is varied and exciting with lots of opportunities to work alongside our Governance team, support Fridge monitoring and complete spot checks to support our wards in keeping to a safe and secure standard.

You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis.

Previous Pharmacy experience and an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services, or other recognised dispensing qualification is essential, together with competent IT skills and good basic education including English and Maths to GCSE level. (Progression role considered)

Full training will be given to the successful applicants.

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 health care 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.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L3280424-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

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/

Job description

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

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE grade C or above
  • NVQ and Btec level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

  • Completion of a recognised OTC sales course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in hospital pharmacy or other Pharmacy Setting
  • Experience in dispensing medications, drugs receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance

Desirable

  • JAC trained
  • Experience with clinical trials
  • Experience with Aseptic preparation

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Pharmacy working procedures and current drugs legislation
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations including Control of substances Hazoardous to Health (COSHH)
  • Good communication skills, written and oral
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload with good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Existing personal development portfolio

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Team Player
  • Ability to work alone
  • Reliable, honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the Trusts 7 day working policy
  • Ability to travel as required
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE grade C or above
  • NVQ and Btec level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

  • Completion of a recognised OTC sales course

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in hospital pharmacy or other Pharmacy Setting
  • Experience in dispensing medications, drugs receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance

Desirable

  • JAC trained
  • Experience with clinical trials
  • Experience with Aseptic preparation

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Pharmacy working procedures and current drugs legislation
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations including Control of substances Hazoardous to Health (COSHH)
  • Good communication skills, written and oral
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload with good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Existing personal development portfolio

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Team Player
  • Ability to work alone
  • Reliable, honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the Trusts 7 day working policy
  • Ability to travel as required

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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Senior Pharmacy Technician

Rob Harding

robert.harding@mbht.nhs.uk

01524512191

Details

Date posted

10 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L3280424-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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