Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC : Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Part time position
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-B12440125
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) - Pharmacy
NHS AfC : Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
The Pharmacy Department at Furness General Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join the team, working 3 days each week.
Working within the Pharmacy main dispensary and on the wards, the post will involve ordering and dispensing medications for in-patients and those being discharged from hospital. You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis.
Working hours will be 9:00 to 17:30 with weekend and Bank Holiday work as part of a rotation. Contracted working days will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Previous Pharmacy experience and an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services, or other recognised dispensing qualification is essential for the Band 3 grade, together with competent IT skills and good basic education including English and Maths to GCSE level.
A progression / training role will be considered if you do not have the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Support will be given to complete the NVQ 2 on annex 21 of a Band 3 grade. Band 3 grade will be awarded on completion of qualification.
Full training will be given to the successful applicants.
If you think you have what it takes to become an active and flexible member of our team or require more information, please see the contact details below.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- English and Maths GCSE grade C or above
- NVQ and Btec level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable criteria
- Completion of a recognised OTC sales course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in hospital pharmacy or other Pharmacy Setting
- Experience in dispensing medications, drugs receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance
Desirable criteria
- JAC trained
- Experience with clinical trials
- Experience with Aseptic preparation
Skills Ability and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Pharmacy working procedures and current drugs legislation
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations including Control of substances Hazoardous to Health (COSHH)
- Good communication skills, written and oral.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to prioritise workload with good attention to detail and accuracy
- Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Existing personal development portfolio
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Team Player
- Ability to work alone
- Reliable, honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the Trusts 7 day working policy
- Ability to travel as required
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gayle Mansell
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 403633
- Additional information
Katie Warren
FGH Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact number: 01229 491156
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