Assistant Technical Officer - Stores Team

Job overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Pharmacy Stores team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

We are forward thinking and focused on delivering the highest quality of services for our patients.

The successful applicant will receive full training and be supported in completing their NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services.

This will put them in an excellent position should they wish to apply for any future Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship where they will gain nationally recognised qualifications and be able to register as a Pharmacy Technician. In addition, there will be more job prospects and the choice to work either in a community pharmacy or in a private or public hospital pharmacy.

If you are looking to step into the Pharmacy sector and are looking to learn new skills, then this is the role for you.

Main duties of the job

Working Pattern is Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 with weekend and Bank Holiday work as part of a rotation.

Previous Pharmacy experience is not essential but we require applicants to have competent IT skills and good basic education including English and Maths to GCSE level.

You will be working in a busy Pharmacy store, receiving and issuing stock items, providing safe, timely, appropriate, cost-effective and high-quality pharmaceutical services

Main Duties

To adhere to legislation, national and local standards and procedures in all tasks performed.

To participate in the introduction and use of new technology and techniques in accordance with the needs of the service.

To work as a member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, timely, appropriate and high-quality pharmaceutical services covering reception purchasing and distribution.

To acquire with training, a working knowledge of the pharmacy computer system in order to use as required following departmental policies and procedures.

To maintain stock and consumable levels ensuring stock rotation within designated areas in accordance with procedures.

To perform general tidying and non-domestic cleaning duties in the department as needed, ensuring the safe disposal of waste.

To have awareness of COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health) regulations for the storage handling and disposal of pharmaceutical products.

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/