Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Summary

1. Lead and co-ordinate a team of Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs), and Trainee Pharmacy Technicians in ward supply & dispensary sections across the Trust.

2. Ensure that the contribution to the provision of the service is comprehensive, of high quality and cost effective.

3. Ensure ward supply & dispensary services are achieved whilst adhering to policies and procedures and are delivered in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.

4. Training and develop staff in ward supply & dispensary services.

5. To perform the personal development appraisals of staff.

6. Develop and expand the service currently provided when required

7. Writing of Pharmacy ward supply & dispensary procedures with managers.

8. Manage ward/clinic stock reviews with liaison with ward managers and pharmacy staff.

9. To attend meetings when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with the effective and efficient day to day operations of the Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

2. Develop the roles of Assistant Technical Officers and highlight training needs within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

3. Participate in internal audits.

4. Ensure own skills in all relevant areas are maintained and up-to-date.

5. Ensure that events which fall outside procedure are documented and brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.

6. Use of computer systems including Meditech, intranet / internet and other programs to produce documentation.

7. Ensure accurate stock control, costing and traceability; monitoring stock rotation and managing manual ordering.

8. Ability to undertake all duties within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

9. Supervise all support operations within the Ward Supply & Dispensary Areas.

10. Continually assess, update and implement training manuals for support staff within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.

11. Ensure that all housekeeping duties are carried out in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.

12. Participate in the recruitment of support staff.

13. When required carry out duties in other sections of the pharmacy department.

14. Participate in, and co-operate with, individual personal assessment and continuing education programmes in order to keep abreast of pharmaceutical matters and legislative changes which affect pharmacy.

15. Participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate.

16. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.

17. Participate and co-operate in Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, weekends, early morning and evening services as per departmental arrangements.

18. To undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

19. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such are the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours or working, after discussion and reasonable notice.

20. Ensure that total confidentiality is upheld at all times throughout Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in dispensary & ward supply services
• Ability to train staff

Desirable

• Participation in developmental projects

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Diplomatic
• Works on own initiative
• Works as a team player
• Efficient
• Leads by example

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential

• Sufficient command of English Language
• Excellent verbal skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to forward plan
• Ability to understand role and service priorities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability and willingness to manage change
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to suggest developmental change
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)