Assistant Technical Officer - Stanmore, United Kingdom - Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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Stanmore, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our department as a Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer.

The post is a progression post where the employee will undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services where they will then move to a Band 3 post on successfully completing the course.

Please note the successful applicant must meet the essential criteria below:
Be able to produce certificates to evidence the Essential Qualifications listed in the PS at interview

Have the right to live and work in the UK, in line with government apprenticeship guidance, sponsorship cannot be offered

Undertake enrolment activities with the HEI, leading to a successful offer to study

Commit to study the full apprenticeship programme

Attendance of training at the associated HEI is considered to be essential.

Failure to complete any aspect of the academic components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and may impact on your ability to continue in the training post

The post holder will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, medicines optimisation technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering high quality, safe and effective care to patients and service users.

They will participate effectively in the daily dispensary duties and delivery of services including labelling and dispensing medicines including controlled drugs, dealing with ward stock, SOP development and assisting with supply chain management of Pharmaceuticals.

This will include ordering, invoicing, distribution, delivery and general management of stock control of medicines used at RNOH.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, forward thinking and pro-active individual to join our progressive team at RNOH.

There is extensive scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities and the opportunity for further roles in the future.

The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

It is an exciting time to join our department as we implemented ePMA in the Trust in Autumn 2022. Alongside the recent expansion to the theatre facilities, there are ever growing opportunities to contribute to medicines optimisation.

Our pharmacy dispensary has recently been relocated to a innovative and purpose built area which also has dedicated office workspace and improved facilities for staff training, research, staff rest areas and dedicated patient consultation and waiting areas.

The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice. This offers exciting opportunities for professional development for all staff.

Research and ongoing development is highly encouraged within the department and the Trust. We actively encourage staff to carry out presentations and participate in training sessions regularly held in the department

The post holder will:

Work with other ATO's and pharmacy technicians providing dispensary support services

Participate in ward "top ups" and other distribution services to the wards

Assist in dispensing inpatient, outpatient, TTA's and Controlled Drugs

Managing accurate stock levels in Dispensary

Be involved with the procurement of pharmaceuticals for RNOH

Dealing with stock shortages and reporting as necessary

Work with other ATO's to order IV fluids and medical gases for the Hospital

Work with the finance and commissioning team in ensuring processing invoices

Ensuring appropriate claims are made in time

Liaise with clinicians to ensure Homecare prescriptions are provided on a timely basis

Through provision of an effective Pharmacy service, this post will;
Challenge your problem solving skills

Strengthen your organisational skills by co-ordination and prioritisation of work

Improve communication skills