Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary *Internal*

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Stock control.
• Dispensary duties.
• Prescription interpretation
• Recent work in a hospital or community pharmacy

Desirable

• Dispensing controlled drugs

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service SkillsNVQ 3 units in or equivalent
• NVQ Optional Units - must include optional NVQ Level 2 Unit 206 - Assemble Prescribed Items
• GCSE English language and mathematics or equivalent.

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 units in receipt and assembly of prescriptions

Knowledge

Essential

• Current pharmacy operational procedures and practices.
• Dispensing protocols.
• HASAWA and COSHH in relation to the dispensary environment.
• Relevant pharmacy law and ethics.
• Pharmacy computer system - dispensing.

Desirable

• Microsoft Word.
• E-mail software.
• Internet use.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Dispensing skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Adaptable to different workplace situations.
• Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately to SOPs.
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual
• Effective time management.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work to achieve deadlines.
• Enthusiastic.
• Motivated.

Desirable

• Problem solving skills.
• Training skills.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Able to work out of hours at weekends on a rota system in the dispensary and for stocktaking when required

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexible to cover the needs of the service, working across Trusts as required.
• Able to undertake CPD for all aspects relevant to the role, changes in pharmacy practice and self development according to trust policy.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Employer's website

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