The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Rotational Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy

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Job summary

The Pharmacy department is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to become part of our friendly, patient centred team based within the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex. You will support various pharmacy teams including the dispensary, pharmacy stores, and aseptic unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the pharmaceutical care of hospital patients through the supply of medicines, and is suitable for qualified Pharmacy Assistants or those new to the field looking to start their career in pharmacy.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills if required through our Level 2 Pharmacy Pharmacy Services Programme which will give a fantastic foundation to your work and could be the launch pad to progress.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be centred around the pharmacy stores, ensuring wards are fully stocked with the medicines they require to treat their patients. You will also get the opportunity to work in our dispensary supplying medicines for in-patients and on discharge and there may be further opportunities in our aseptic unit.

Our Pharmacy team is a notoriously friendly and diverse team who work together in a mixture of behind-the-scenes and patient-facing roles to deliver safe and effective medicines.

About us

This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.

It's never been a better time to join us.

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum plus high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6304605-CSS-A

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • Attention to detail

Desirable

  • A-C GCSEs
  • Interest in Pharmacy
  • Previous pharmacy experience

Qualification and experience

Desirable

  • Pharmacy level 2 qualification
Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • Attention to detail

Desirable

  • A-C GCSEs
  • Interest in Pharmacy
  • Previous pharmacy experience

Qualification and experience

Desirable

  • Pharmacy level 2 qualification

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Hannah LeMar

h.lemar@nhs.net

01279978301

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum plus high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6304605-CSS-A

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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