Senior Assistant Technical Officer
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Job summary
A challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team at the RNOH. We are seeking a forward thinking and highly motivated senior pharmacy assistant to deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service. There is huge scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities. The trust is also in the process of implementing ePMA which will create lots of efficiencies in the organisation as a whole.
The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice. This offers exciting opportunities for professional development at the cutting edge for both Pharmacists and Technicians.
Main duties of the job
All applicants must have evidence to verify knowledge, skills and training undertaken in their role as a senior pharmacy assistant. The post holder will possess excellent communication skills, good interpersonal and IT skills, and ability to work independently as well as in a team in a dynamic Pharmacy department.
The post holder will be:
- Responsible for the procurement of pharmaceuticals for RNOH
- Dealing with stock shortages and reporting as necessary
- Work with the finance and commissioning team in ensuring processing invoices
- Ensuring appropriate claims are made in time
- Work with other ATO's and pharmacy technicians providing dispensary support services
- Assist in dispensing inpatient, outpatient, TTA's and Controlled Drugs
- Managing accurate stock levels in Dispensary
- Participate in ward "top ups" and other distribution services to the wards
- Liaise with clinicians to ensure Homecare prescriptions are provided on a timely basis
- Work with other ATO's to order IV fluids and medical gases for the Hospital
About us
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHT Trust (RNOH) is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of a range of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. The RNOH is a unique hospital site situated in acres of greenery and has recently opened up a new ward block which is state of the art facility that reflects and enhances the medical excellence the RNOH is renowned for.
Details
Date posted
07 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
392-RNOH-658
Job locations
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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