Band 2 or 3 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Job summary

Why might this job interest you?

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians to provide an effective pharmacy service in the Pharmacy Stores

ATOs work with other senior pharmacy staff who will assist them in developing their decision-making abilities within their scope of practice according to SOPs

Main duties of the job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Stores Lifting boxes up to 10kg, picking and packing ward orders, using pallet pump truck, bending and reaching.
Will be required to walk between different departments within Pharmacy and across the Hospital on a daily basis to deliver and collect items
Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required

Scope and range

This role supports and is part of the Pharmacy Team serving The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust including St. Margarets Hospital in Epping, Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford, Saffron Walden Hospital and associated clinics.
You will be required to work with and support staff working in the pharmacy stores department to:- Apply skills and knowledge to a range of activities concerned with top-up services, receipt of delivery and supply to the wards.
Work with and support the Pharmacy Stores Supervisor in the training of Rotational staff
Maintain a clean and tidy working environment in compliance with the MHRA regulations and Wholesaler dealer licence.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Role and Responsibilities:

Assisting Pharmacy Stores Supervisor, deputize when needed, support training, and manage Drug Alerts.
Providing aid to Pharmacy Technicians with drug identification, stock updates, and telephone enquiries.
Operating automated systems, participate in ward top-ups, dispose of pharmaceuticals, and answer store queries.
Maintain stock control, follow SOPs, keep records, and manage housekeeping tasks.
Assist with waste management and support the movement of medicines across the hospital.
Follow health and safety standards, report incidents, handle hazardous chemicals, and attend mandatory training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Good Standard of basic education & 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English
Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
The ability to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team & Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX