University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Specialist Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary Supervisor

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Job summary

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Dispenser to take the next step in their career and become the Dispensary Supervisor at Royal Lancaster Infirmary .

Applicants must have experience in managing the workflow in a busy dispensary, have excellent communication skills, be able to supervise a team and have completed their NVQ 2 -Pharmacy services or equivalent relevant experience and BTEC level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level qualification.

We are forward thinking and focused on the highest quality of services for our patients.

Full time applicants only due to the need for service continuity.

If you are ready for a new challenge then get your application in today.

Main duties of the job

Ability to prioritise workload with good attention to detail and accuracy

To operationally supervise and train ATOs, SATOs, Student Technicians and new Technicians on designated procedures as determined by the Senior Technicians.

To be responsible for the day to day operations within the Dispensary, including assessment of workload and staffing to ensure that service objectives are met either in support of or in the absence of the Senior Technician.

To be responsible for liaising with medical staff and Nursing staff on the delivery of service including alerting on potential problems and avoiding unnecessary delays for patients without compromising the required standards either in support of or in the absence of the senior Technician

Support stock management and governance with ongoing projects, stock control and training.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L0530124

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic education in GCSE level or equavalent-includinh numeracy and literacy
  • NVQ 2 - Pharmacy services or equivalent relevant experience
  • BTEC level 2 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level qualification

Desirable

  • Willingness to attend courses

Experience

Essential

  • Consistent ability to perform in all aspects of specialist area at SATO level
  • Experience of training and supervising staff
  • Considerable experience in Hospital Pharmacy or other Pharmacy setting
  • Experience in dispensing medication, drug receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance
  • Considerable experience of JAC computer system
  • Considerable Experience in aseptic preparation

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical trials
  • Experience in data analysis

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of Pharmacy procedures, practises and legislation including COSHH
  • Computer skills including working knowledge of microsoft word and skills for dispesning and record keeping
  • Ability to prioritse workload with good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to talk to / communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly.
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Good manual accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Presentation skills
  • Existing personal development plan

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team Player
  • Ability to work alone
  • Reliable, honets, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to work designated shift pattern inline with the Trusts 7 day working policy
  • Enthusiasm for work
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic education in GCSE level or equavalent-includinh numeracy and literacy
  • NVQ 2 - Pharmacy services or equivalent relevant experience
  • BTEC level 2 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level qualification

Desirable

  • Willingness to attend courses

Experience

Essential

  • Consistent ability to perform in all aspects of specialist area at SATO level
  • Experience of training and supervising staff
  • Considerable experience in Hospital Pharmacy or other Pharmacy setting
  • Experience in dispensing medication, drug receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance
  • Considerable experience of JAC computer system
  • Considerable Experience in aseptic preparation

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical trials
  • Experience in data analysis

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Good working knowledge of Pharmacy procedures, practises and legislation including COSHH
  • Computer skills including working knowledge of microsoft word and skills for dispesning and record keeping
  • Ability to prioritse workload with good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to talk to / communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly.
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Good manual accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Presentation skills
  • Existing personal development plan

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team Player
  • Ability to work alone
  • Reliable, honets, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to work designated shift pattern inline with the Trusts 7 day working policy
  • Enthusiasm for work

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Robert Harding

robert.harding@mbht.nhs.uk

01524516208

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L0530124

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


Supporting documents

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