Job summary
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our department as a Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer.
We are seeking a forward thinking and highly motivated Assistant Technical Officer to deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service.
The post holder will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, medicines optimisation technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering high quality, safe and effective care to patients and service users.
They will participate effectively in the daily dispensary duties and delivery of services including labelling and dispensing medicines including controlled drugs, dealing with ward stock, SOP development and assisting with supply chain management of Pharmaceuticals. This will include ordering, invoicing, distribution, delivery and general management of stock control of medicines used at RNOH.
This is a full time role (37.5 hours) post for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to play an integral part of the Pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, forward thinking and pro-active Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our progressive team at RNOH.
There is extensive scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities and the opportunity for further roles in the future.
The post holder will be required to possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work effectively and methodically in busy environments both independently and within a team. Good computer skills are essential. Ideally, the post holder should have previous experience in Pharmacy.
About us
The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
It is an exciting time to join our department as we implemented ePMA in the Trust in Autumn 2022. Alongside the expansion to the theatre facilities, there are ever growing opportunities to contribute to medicines optimisation.
Our pharmacy dispensary has recently been relocated to an innovative and purpose built area which also has dedicated office workspace and improved facilities for staff training, research, staff rest areas and dedicated patient consultation and waiting areas.
The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice. This offers exciting opportunities for professional development for all staff. Research and ongoing development is highly encouraged within the department and the Trust. We actively encourage staff to carry out presentations and participate in training sessions regularly held in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be:
- Responsible for the procurement of pharmaceuticals for RNOH
- Dealing with stock shortages and reporting as necessary
- Work with the finance and commissioning team in ensuring processing invoices Ensuring appropriate claims are made in time
- Work with other ATOs and pharmacy technicians providing dispensary support services
- Assist in dispensing inpatient, outpatient, TTAs and Controlled Drugs
- Managing accurate stock levels in Dispensary
- Participate in ward top ups and other distribution services to the wards
- Liaise with clinicians to ensure Homecare prescriptions are provided on a timely basis
- Work with other ATOs to order IV fluids and medical gases for the Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be:
- Responsible for the procurement of pharmaceuticals for RNOH
- Dealing with stock shortages and reporting as necessary
- Work with the finance and commissioning team in ensuring processing invoices Ensuring appropriate claims are made in time
- Work with other ATOs and pharmacy technicians providing dispensary support services
- Assist in dispensing inpatient, outpatient, TTAs and Controlled Drugs
- Managing accurate stock levels in Dispensary
- Participate in ward top ups and other distribution services to the wards
- Liaise with clinicians to ensure Homecare prescriptions are provided on a timely basis
- Work with other ATOs to order IV fluids and medical gases for the Hospital
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Able to work as a team
- Good customer service skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- 5 GCSEs, Grade 4 - 9 or A to C or equivalent two of which should be in English and Mathematics.
- Word processing, use of the internet and IT skills
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Hospital pharmacy experience including dispensary and procurement
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and dealing with internal and external clients in conveying the correct information
Desirable
- Education and Training programmes
- Minimum Level 2 CIP's qualification or willing to undertake
- Diploma /Graduate in Science
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail and highly numerate
- Knowledge of contracts
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical stock holding
- Knowledge of stock management
- Good communication and negotiation skills
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Time management skills
- Able to work late duty/ weekend working and Bank Holidays as per rota
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Able to work as a team
- Good customer service skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- 5 GCSEs, Grade 4 - 9 or A to C or equivalent two of which should be in English and Mathematics.
- Word processing, use of the internet and IT skills
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Hospital pharmacy experience including dispensary and procurement
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and dealing with internal and external clients in conveying the correct information
Desirable
- Education and Training programmes
- Minimum Level 2 CIP's qualification or willing to undertake
- Diploma /Graduate in Science
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail and highly numerate
- Knowledge of contracts
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical stock holding
- Knowledge of stock management
- Good communication and negotiation skills
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Time management skills
- Able to work late duty/ weekend working and Bank Holidays as per rota
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).
