Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly and progressive inpatient pharmacy department at Weston General Hospital, part of theUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a Pharmacy stores assistant to support the technical staff in our stores area, with the efficient running of this department. You will be expected to partake in the weekend/bank holiday rota once training has been provided.

Applicants must possess a good standard of education with good computer, communication and manual handling skills. You must be able to work alone and in a team, prioritise and organize your own work and work efficiently and accurately. An understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues is essential.

The role involves manual handling, with the receipt, storage and distribution of various medications and medical devices being an integral part of the role.

Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Liaises with other Assistant(s) to provide support of technical staff in order to maintain efficient running of the Pharmacy and other Departments and wards of the Hospital.
Undertake "top-up" of medicines to departments and wards of the hospital.
Dispensing of routine prescriptions.
Undertake telephone answering and receptionist duties within the department.
Process and fill requisitions from departments and wards.
Receive, check, computerise and store medicines upon delivery from suppliers.
Return suitable unused, issued medicines to stock for subsequent re-issue
Undertake distribution duties to departments and wards as necessary.
Use and maintain robot software and hardware in line with SOPs.
Check pharmacy stock to ensure suitability of medicines for issue.
Maintain the department in a clean and tidy condition.
Undertake "top-up" of BOC Gases.
To be involved with general ordering and ordering-related queries.
Gain an understanding of the automated dispensing Robot.
Maintain stock rotation.
Routine medication expiry checks.
Assisting in the delivery and distribution of IV fluids

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-5175-LH

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 4TQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Understanding confidentiality and how it is important in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Previous work experience in a hospital and/or a pharmacy
Experience using CMM and ARIM software
Manual handling experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Computer literate
Good written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Minimum of 3 GCSE(s) at passing grade (or equivalent)
Willingness to work towards procurement and dispensary qualifications if not already attained

Desirable

Previous pharmacy dispensing qualification

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Understanding confidentiality and how it is important in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Previous work experience in a hospital and/or a pharmacy
Experience using CMM and ARIM software
Manual handling experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Computer literate
Good written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Minimum of 3 GCSE(s) at passing grade (or equivalent)
Willingness to work towards procurement and dispensary qualifications if not already attained

Desirable

Previous pharmacy dispensing qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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