Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 2 / Apprenticeship Contract Permanent / 18month fixed term apprenticeship. To be discussed at interview. Hours Full time Part time Flexible working Compressed hours 37.5 hours per week (including late nights, bank holiday and weekend working requirements) Job ref 412-DCSS- Employer Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Pharmacy Department, Leighton Hospital Town Crewe Salary Apprenticeship wage unless pharmacy NVQ qualification. Closing 08 / 12 / : 59 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Apprenticeship - Entry Level Band 2 / Apprenticeship Job overview We're inviting bright, keen people looking for an interesting job and a new challenge to join us as an Assistant Pharmacy Technical Officer in our Pharmacy team. In this role, you'll work in a hospital Pharmacy, under the supervision of registered Pharmacists and Technicians, mainly within the dispensary and stores areas, helping the team to keep track of our stock and support the dispensing of medicines to hospital inpatients and outpatients. If you thrive in a role that offers variety, we definitely want to hear from you Ideal candidates will be patient-focused, eager to learn, hardworking, and capable of handling pressure during busy periods. A note to anyone currently working in either a hospital or community Pharmacy, these roles would be ideal for you, and in these circumstances the apprenticeship element would not be a mandatory requirement of the role. Main duties of the job Topping up stock medicines for use in wards and clinical areas across the Trust using a predefined stock list. Receiving medicines into the Trust, ensuring accurate documentation and organisation, and appropriate storage and handling. Handling the recycling process for medicines no longer required by patients or ward areas. Following guidance and instructions carefully whilst working in a fast-paced environment. Working across both Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary Northwich sites is required. Travel between the sites is required using own transport or public transport, with travel expenses reimbursed in line with the Trust Expenses Policy. Dispensary Responsibilities Dispensing medicines for both inpatients and outpatients against prescriptions. Ensuring you are careful and follow guidance and instructions carefully throughout. In both settings, your role is vital. Your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and dedication to patient wellbeing will contribute significantly to the high standards of service we uphold in the Pharmacy Department. This position offers a well-rounded experience, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the entire medication management process. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The details of the main responsibilities are listed on the Job Description and on the person specification. Person specification Qualifications 4 CCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above including Maths and English NVQ / CQF Level 2 in Pharmacy Skills Experience Experience of working in a team Experienced in hospital pharmacy Skills Ability to follow instructions carefully Ability to learn Ability to communicate with lots of different types of people Ability to work in a busy, fast paced Ability to demonstrate close attention to detail Ability to travel between sites of work as required Key Messages Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up to date and job specific information. The salary threshold for sponsorship is £25,000 for Health and Care Visas and £41,700 (with limited exceptions) for Skilled Worker visas. The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules. Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you. We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us. Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application. All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band. Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period. You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service. We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses. #J-18808-Ljbffr