Senior Assistant Technical Officer
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YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we're just getting started.
From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
The post is based within the Moorfields North Division (sites Ealing, Northwick Park, St Ann's Stratford).
The post holder must be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn new skills. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to organised, to carry out instructions, and to pay attention to detail. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in dispensing and procurement services in hospital pharmacy would be desirable.
The post holder will work in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacy Technician , Senior Pharmacy Technician to assist in the provision of high quality, patient focused, safe, effective and efficient Clinical Pharmacy Services for the Moorfields North Divisional outpatient eye clinic, day-case and theatres
Main duties of the job
- Dispensing ophthalmic medication including medication for discharge and outpatients
- Reception duties - taking in and handing out prescriptions
- Stock procurement, and maintenance stock expiry dates and levels, as well as records using the computer system
- Receipt of goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
- Stock assembly for the satellite service (including the pharmacy, theatres, Day-care and clinic)
- Supporting the Lead Pharmacy Technician in developing the ophthalmic pharmacy service
- Supporting medicines management initiatives across all clinical areas
- Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines, as well as routine queries from patients
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Person specification
Education/Qualifcations
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including Maths and English
- BTEC or NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of working in a Pharmacy
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy dispensary
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy
- Medicines Management/Medicines Optimisation Experience
- Ascribe/EMIS Dispensing System
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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