Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (Rotational) Oldham, England
Job description
Job overview
Undertakes duties in support of the Pharmacists and other Technical Staff. Assists in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical service in order to meet department and corporate objectives.
Main duties of the job
Reception duties within the department.
Receipt and storage of medications
Provide a ward stock topping up service to wards and departments
Dispensing pharmaceutical products
Contribute to 7 day service, Bank Holidays and Late Night Rotas
Undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service
Working for our organisation
Diagnostics & Pharmacy Group
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ2 level or willing to undertake training
Desirable criteria
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Awareness of the range of duties
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
- Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of our local community. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss.
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