Senior Assistant Technical Officer
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Job summary
We are looking for passionate and ambitious Senior Pharmacy assistants who hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or are currently enrolled on an approved pharmacy Technician apprenticeship course to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will be required to support Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Eye Hospital.
You must be highly organized, have excellent people and communication skills along with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations and challenges.
Successful candidates will also be eligible to enroll on an approved Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, where on successful completion they will be eligible to apply for Pharmacy Technician Vacancy's.
if you are interested in a varied role and feel that your skills and abilities would be suited to this role then we look forward to your application.
As an organization we encourage further development of all employees to progress upward within their chosen field; we support our pharmacy technicians to continue their learning and to access opportunities to support their ongoing development.
Apprenticeships are a great way to learn and earn on the job. UH Bristol and Weston provides a range of apprenticeships to support a huge number of career opportunities in clinical and non-clinical support services with apprenticeships starting at level 2 through to level 7.
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibility of the Senior ATO is to dispense accurate medicines in a timely manner for wards and departments under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager or Dispensary Co-ordinator at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
You will lead in providing excellent customer service, providing a caring helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.
You will be required to support the Specialist Bristol Eye Hospital clinic top ups and routine ward top ups.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, minimum units to include: Unit 206 - Assemble prescribed items. Unit 312 - Maintain Pharmaceutical stock Unit 314 Undertake an in- Process accuracy check of assembled items prescribed prior to the final accuracy check.
- 5 GCSE Level C equivalent passes including Maths and English
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service.
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Flexible and adaptive approach
- Good team player & interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Computer literate
- Caring and helpful attitude
- Demonstrate previous working to written procedures / follow directions accurately
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience of stock control and goods receipt
- Computing experience including email, windows and any other employer based system
- Pharmacy experience working in a hospital or retail pharmacy
- Demonstrate Accurate Dispensing
Desirable
- Supervision of others work /assistance with the training of others.
- Minimum 1 year previous hospital experience
- Previous experience working in customer services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, minimum units to include: Unit 206 - Assemble prescribed items. Unit 312 - Maintain Pharmaceutical stock Unit 314 Undertake an in- Process accuracy check of assembled items prescribed prior to the final accuracy check.
- 5 GCSE Level C equivalent passes including Maths and English
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service.
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Flexible and adaptive approach
- Good team player & interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Computer literate
- Caring and helpful attitude
- Demonstrate previous working to written procedures / follow directions accurately
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience of stock control and goods receipt
- Computing experience including email, windows and any other employer based system
- Pharmacy experience working in a hospital or retail pharmacy
- Demonstrate Accurate Dispensing
Desirable
- Supervision of others work /assistance with the training of others.
- Minimum 1 year previous hospital experience
- Previous experience working in customer services
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 .
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. .
Additional information
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
UHBW - Main Base - Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
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