Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Apprenticeship - Entry Level

Job description

Job summary

We're inviting bright, keen people looking for an interesting job and a new challenge to join us as an Assistant Pharmacy Technical Officer in our Pharmacy team.

In this role, you'll work in a hospital Pharmacy, under the supervision of registered Pharmacists and Technicians, mainly within the dispensary and stores areas, helping the team to keep track of our stock and support the dispensing of medicines to hospital inpatients and outpatients.

If you thrive in a role that offers variety, we definitely want to hear from you! Ideal candidates will be patient-focused, eager to learn, hardworking, and capable of handling pressure during busy periods.

Wearecommittedtoaninclusivepharmacyworkforcethatreflectsthediversecommunitiesweserve,creatingacompassionateandrespectfulenvironmentwhereall staff feel valued and supported.

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital, whilst your secondary place of employment with be Victoria Infirmary, Northwich (VIN) However, this may be changed from time to time at the Trust's discretion to any location where the Trust provides services, or may in the future provide services, subject to operational requirements.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Technical Officer, your responsibilities are as follows:

Pharmacy Stores Responsibilities:

• Topping up stock medicines for use in wards and clinical areas across the Trust using a predefined stock list.
• Receiving medicines into the Trust, ensuring accurate documentation and organisation, and appropriate storage and handling.
• Handling the recycling process for medicines no longer required by patients or ward areas.
• Following guidance and instructions carefully whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Working across both Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary Northwich sites is required. Travel between the sites is required using own transport or public transport, with travel expenses reimbursed in line with the Trust Expenses Policy.

Dispensary Responsibilities:

• Dispensing medicines for both inpatients and outpatients against prescriptions.
• Preparing medicines for discharge.
• Ensuring you are careful and follow guidance and instructions carefully throughout.

In both settings, your role is vital. Your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and dedication to patient wellbeing will contribute significantly to the high standards of service we uphold in the Pharmacy Department. This position offers a well-rounded experience, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the entire medication management process.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification.

We are committed to fostering a culture of training and development, encouraging applications from those without an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services as well as those that already have achieved the qualification. Candidates who don't possess the NVQ/QCF Level 2 will be entered into the department through an Apprentice training position, with the expectation of progressing into ATO roles. If you are a successful candidate without the NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Services, you will be supported to achieve this whilst working in the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification.

We are committed to fostering a culture of training and development, encouraging applications from those without an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services as well as those that already have achieved the qualification. Candidates who don't possess the NVQ/QCF Level 2 will be entered into the department through an Apprentice training position, with the expectation of progressing into ATO roles. If you are a successful candidate without the NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Services, you will be supported to achieve this whilst working in the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English
• NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experienced in hospital pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions carefully
• Ability to learn
• Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail
• Ability to travel between sites of work as required

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education

Desirable

• 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English
• NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experienced in hospital pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions carefully
• Ability to learn
• Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail
• Ability to travel between sites of work 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.
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 .

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. .

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.
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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Your principal place of employment is Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

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