Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (Rotational)

Job description

Job summary

Undertakes duties in support of the Pharmacists and other Technical Staff. Assists in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical service in order to meet department and corporate objectives.

This role can be offered as a developmental post for those initially employed at band 2.

Candidates must meet the apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria as set out by the Department of Education.

Main duties of the job

• Reception duties within the department
• Receipt and storage of medications
• Provide a ward stock topping up service to wards and departments
• Dispensing pharmaceutical products
• Contribute to 7 day service, Bank Holidays and Late Night Rotas
• Undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Commitment to training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent if not already obtained

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 - pharmacy

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Good timekeeper
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• A knowledge of stock control systems
• Self-reliant

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Commitment to training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent if not already obtained

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 - pharmacy

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Good timekeeper
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• A knowledge of stock control systems
• Self-reliant

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road,

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

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