Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary

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Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

We have a vacancy for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to work in our busy and friendly department.

This position is based in Winchester, however there is occasionally a requirement to work across sites.

We are looking for you to accurately dispense in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions, supporting patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

Prioritisation skills are valued and personal development is encouraged and supported.

You will need to possess an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent), and all applicants must have excellent communication skills, be flexible and be able to work accurately under pressure.

A good level of English and Maths (GCSE level or equivalent) and computer skills are essential. Physical fitness is required as there is some manual handling involved.

Main duties of the job

To accurately dispense (including generation of labels) in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions.

To answer telephones promptly and politely, dealing with queries, relaying complete and accurate information.

To recognise self-limitations and refer to an appropriate person when required.

To dispense controlled drugs.

To receive out-patient prescriptions in the dispensary.

To hand to the patient or carer, out-patient prescriptions if deemed appropriate by the Responsible Pharmacist.

To be responsible for the accurate input of data into the pharmacy JAC computer systems for all duties requiring its use (labelling, returns etc.).

To dispense cytotoxic medicines following COSHH regulations. To produce consistently reliable and accurate work in a timely manner.

To perform general housekeeping duties within the dispensaries including cleaning dispensary equipment and ensuring that there are sufficient quantities of sundry items available.

To contribute to the quality improvement of the pharmacy service contributing to audits, practice changes and reviews of the processes.

To achieve objectives agreed at Individual Performance Review with line manager.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above)
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy (mandatory units)

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy (Dispensing Unit)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Skills & Abilty

Essential criteria

• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service experience

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
• We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 502.2KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
• Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)