Job summary
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Band 3 Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cancer Services
An exciting new opportunity has arisen following the promotion of the previous post holder.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Cancer Pharmacy Team to support and assist the supply of medication to this speciality
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer will be working within the County Cancer Centre dispensing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) using both electronic pharmacy systems and electronic prescribing. Be responsible for receiving orders and stock control including stock taking and completing expiry date checks and undertaking top of ward stock.
You will be based in the Cancer Centre Pharmacy at the County site and as a member of the Cancer Pharmacy Team you will be integral to the delivery of high quality pharmacy services to our patients
You will be supporting both the out-patient ward at County site and out-patient's collecting medication directly from the pharmacy department.
You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised, have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be able to adapt to changing demands, be able to work accurately and under pressure and be committed to providing a high quality patient focused service.
Full competency training will be provided to support your development
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification for further information on this role. Alternatively you can contact Christine or Rachel to discuss this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description & Person Specification for further information on this role. Alternatively you can contact Christine or Rachel to discuss this post.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs grade C (new grading 4) or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services OR equivalent relevant qualification to area of speciality AND willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience in a similar role.
- Experience of working with standard operating procedures
- Team working
- Experience of using computer systems including Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries.
Skills, Ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a range of people
- Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate
- Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team
- Prides oneself on maintaining a high standard of work
- Flexibility with regard to change in work schedules
- Comprehension and ability to follow and adhere to both written and verbal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies
- Awareness of Health and safety issues including COSHH
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A positive 'can do' attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work
- Must have ability to travel between sites
- Ability to take part in working rotas including bank holidays, weekends and extended hours service
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Directorate
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs grade C (new grading 4) or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services OR equivalent relevant qualification to area of speciality AND willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years' experience in a similar role.
- Experience of working with standard operating procedures
- Team working
- Experience of using computer systems including Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries.
Skills, Ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a range of people
- Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate
- Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team
- Prides oneself on maintaining a high standard of work
- Flexibility with regard to change in work schedules
- Comprehension and ability to follow and adhere to both written and verbal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies
- Awareness of Health and safety issues including COSHH
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A positive 'can do' attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work
- Must have ability to travel between sites
- Ability to take part in working rotas including bank holidays, weekends and extended hours service
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Directorate
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
