Job summary
We have a for vacancy for a Full Time Qualified Assistant Technical Officer to join the ELFT Hackney Pharmacy Team. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, participating in the full range of inpatient wards and dispensing activities. They will also provide top up duties to ensure stock is maintained in the most appropriate way.
You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in an ever changing environment.
You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within the pharmacy and the hospital.
All applicants must hold the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent
For any further information please contact Susana Fontelo or Seda Alparslan on 0208 5107250
Main duties of the job
o To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trusto To undertake general dispensary and distribution activities including ward based top upso To assist the technical and professional staff in the day-to-day running of the Department
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services - Whole qualification or at least part of it
- GCSE/Equivalent passes in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in a hospital pharmacy
- Mental Health Experience
- Experience of directing & instructing staff
- Experience of dealing with the public
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience of ordering and invoicing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Intermediate computer skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Ability to work unsupervised in an organised manner
- Ability to plan work & meet targets Demonstrates an interest in Pharmacy
- Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
- Understands the need for written policies and procedures
- Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy Services - Whole qualification or at least part of it
- GCSE/Equivalent passes in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Work experience in a hospital pharmacy
- Mental Health Experience
- Experience of directing & instructing staff
- Experience of dealing with the public
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience of ordering and invoicing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Intermediate computer skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Ability to work unsupervised in an organised manner
- Ability to plan work & meet targets Demonstrates an interest in Pharmacy
- Demonstrates an understanding of good time management skills
- Understands the need for written policies and procedures
- Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pharmacy Department, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health
City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
