University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

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Job summary

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer Developmental Post

Band: 2 to 3

Hours: Full time

This post is a pharmacy assistant technical officer fixed term 2 year training and development post. This will begin at a band 2 grade, and will allow for entry without previous pharmacy experience or a NVQ level 2. On successful completion of the pharmacy NVQ level 2 course, you will move to a permanent band 3 role. Details of the course are included in the additional document section.

This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to become an integral part of our replenishment team. We are looking for someone with a professional outlook and dedication to providing a high standard service.

To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in providing an efficient, effective, and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers, including ward stock top-up to wards and departments, and for community hospitals, where appropriate. To dispense in accordance with departmental and Trust standards, in conjunction with UHL clinical governance objectives and those of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Please do not apply if you have previously applied for this post

Main duties of the job

To provide a pharmacy replenishment service to wards and departments, agreeing alterations to stock levels in liaison with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and ward sisters, to ensure adequate stock holdings. To ensure that all stock is put away appropriately.

To assemble orders received from all sources ensuring they are booked out on the computer and charged to the correct department, picked promptly, accurately and checked and are securely packed for delivery in accordance with departmental procedures.

To maintain and review drug 'to-follows' to ensure an effective system of replenishment drug supply, through effective communication with relevant pharmacy and ward staff.

To assist with returning drugs via the computer system including returned stocks and disposing of expired or unwanted items, in accordance with departmental procedures, maximising drug usage and financial resource.

To assist in the receipt of all goods, including recording all receipts, issues, batch numbers, expiry dates and other relevant information, onto the pharmacy computer system ensuring that all transactions are entered promptly and accurately in order to maintain accurate departmental stock. To assist in checking stock levels and expiry dates to minimise stock-outs and waste.

The post will involve late, weekend and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centers.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

o We focus on what matters most

o We treat others how we would like to be treated

o We are passionate and creative in our work

o We do what we say we are going to do

o We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6688732-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assemble drugs in cardiac arrest boxes recording batch numbers, expiry dates, ward usage and other relevant information in accordance with departmental procedures.
To initiate orders for and maintain a continuous supply of medicine bottles, containers, bags, spoons, computer labels and other consumables in the Dispensary.
To maintain standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To ensure all working practices and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
To assist the Senior Technicians for Replenishment and Stores in the co-ordination of the Drug Hazard/Recall procedure in the event of a drug recall, where appropriate.
To assist in the training of all staff as appropriate ensuring systems and procedures are understood and standards achieved
To provide dispensing support in line with NVQ level 2 progression, under support and supervision
To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assemble drugs in cardiac arrest boxes recording batch numbers, expiry dates, ward usage and other relevant information in accordance with departmental procedures.
To initiate orders for and maintain a continuous supply of medicine bottles, containers, bags, spoons, computer labels and other consumables in the Dispensary.
To maintain standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations. To ensure all working practices and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
To assist the Senior Technicians for Replenishment and Stores in the co-ordination of the Drug Hazard/Recall procedure in the event of a drug recall, where appropriate.
To assist in the training of all staff as appropriate ensuring systems and procedures are understood and standards achieved
To provide dispensing support in line with NVQ level 2 progression, under support and supervision
To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English, Maths grade C

Desirable

QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Good written and verbal skills

Desirable

Experience of dealing with customers

Experience

Essential

Computer literate

Desirable

Pharmacy or retail experience. Dealing with customers/service users

Planning and organisation

Essential

Methodical and organised
Good time management
Accurate and attention to detail

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English, Maths grade C

Desirable

QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

Good written and verbal skills

Desirable

Experience of dealing with customers

Experience

Essential

Computer literate

Desirable

Pharmacy or retail experience. Dealing with customers/service users

Planning and organisation

Essential

Methodical and organised
Good time management
Accurate and attention to detail

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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